Authored by: Dr. Muhammad Zia ur-Rahman Azmi رحمه الله
This is because:
✘ Imitating specific individuals can lead to their mockery or belittlement,
✘ The profession is based on amusement and entertainment, which is not befitting of a believer.
Hence, it is advised to abandon this profession and seek sustenance through lawful and dignified means.
Whoever gives up something for the sake of Allah, Allah replaces it with something better.
Allah says:
«وَمَن يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّهُ مَخْرَجًا وَيَرْزُقْهُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَحْتَسِبُ»
"And whoever fears Allah – He will make for him a way out. And will provide for him from where he does not expect."
[At-Talaq: 2–3]
[Al-Lajnah ad-Da’imah: Fatwa No. 21203]
✔ Ruling:
It is not permissible for a Muslim to pursue a career in acting.This is because:
✘ Imitating specific individuals can lead to their mockery or belittlement,
✘ The profession is based on amusement and entertainment, which is not befitting of a believer.
Hence, it is advised to abandon this profession and seek sustenance through lawful and dignified means.
Whoever gives up something for the sake of Allah, Allah replaces it with something better.
Allah says:
«وَمَن يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّهُ مَخْرَجًا وَيَرْزُقْهُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَحْتَسِبُ»
"And whoever fears Allah – He will make for him a way out. And will provide for him from where he does not expect."
[At-Talaq: 2–3]
[Al-Lajnah ad-Da’imah: Fatwa No. 21203]
