Is it permissible to perform the Holy Quran through acting on stage?
Contemporary jurists differ on the ruling of acting that is free from Sharia violations, oscillating between permissibility and absolute prohibition. The opinion of prohibition is more appropriate to block the means (sadd al-dhari'ah) and close the door to evil, due to the immense prevalence of acting witnessed in Muslim countries. The matter becomes even more serious if the acting involves reciting the Quran, as this may lead to disrespect for the Quran and fall into the category of mocking it.
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