Question
I was told that novels are haraam. Why are they haraam?
Answer
Novels are haraam because they incite carnal lust and squander valuable time. Every-
SILENCE OR
RESPONDING
Someone posed a question to Imaam Shaafi‟ (Rahmatullah alayh). He maintained silence. When the person asked the reason for his silence, Imaam Shaafi‟ said: "I am reflecting whether my silence or responding will be better." Silence is a virtue of considerable significance. One should not respond to every question. Many people ask futile questions. Even if these may be of a Deeni nature, there is no incumbency to answer.
thing which is not permissible causes physical and spiritual harms. Novels are prohibited in the Qur‟aan Majeed.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 11
- PDF page
- 8
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