What is the ruling on publishing the humorous story of "The Apple Seed" in Islamic forums?
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Fictional stories have been permitted by some scholars on condition that the listener knows they are fictional, and that they serve a good purpose, such as providing parables. However, if their sole purpose is to make people laugh, then they are not permissible.
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