Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: I was interested in understanding how non-Islamic literature (fiction novels) is viewed according to the Shariah. I understand certain things are undoubtedly impermissible, such as pornographic literature, but what about novels such as 1984, Harry Potter, Kite Runner, etc. ? Answer: Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray … Continue reading Does the Shari`ah Permit Reading Non-Islamic Literature?