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Reading fiction books

· 23 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it considered a major sin to read fiction books. I occasionally read to unwind and relax.

Answer

Most of them corrupt the mind. Hence, they should be abandoned.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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