What is the ruling on reading Islamic novels that include permissible romance between spouses, while benefiting from their religious information and without them affecting one's prayer?
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We do not see what was mentioned as necessitating the prohibition of reading, as long as it does not lead to any objectionable act or corruption, even though it is better to occupy oneself with what is more important and beneficial.
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