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What is the ruling on watching and reading (unbeneficial) illustrated stories that contain pictures and souls (faces and bodies), for someone who is 16 years old?

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A Muslim must fear Allah and avoid wasting time by reading and watching trivial stories. It is forbidden to watch and read stories that contain illicit images or stories of love and romance. The prohibition is more severe for youth due to its impact on their thoughts and behavior.

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