What is the ruling on watching animated films that deal with realistic or historical stories? Is it permissible to buy them as a means of entertainment and education for children and adults? And is it permissible to watch historical films like "Omar Al-Mukhtar" and "The Message" and use them as a means of Da'wah (proselytizing) and inciting to Jihad, if they are free of music and images of women?

Scholars differ on the ruling concerning animated films and plays, but there are agreed-upon prohibitions that render them impermissible if they contain anything contrary to Sharia, or feature immodestly dressed women, or include explicit music. Nevertheless, given the prevalence of these films and the danger of leaving people prey to destructive content, the production of purposeful films that adhere to Sharia guidelines is considered a necessity and an urgent need, while committing to mitigating evil and counteracting it as much as possible. This falls under the category of committing the lesser of two harms and achieving benefits, and it is part of the duty to protect the Muslim community from corruption.