format_quote Originally Posted by
ameerkam
I think you aren’t being very open minded. If a war veteran made a film inspired by his experiences in war then that would educate people about what happens at war which would probably deserve some reward from Allah.
I do not know about you...but me going to a room, close the door and cry my heart to Allah (Subhananu Wa Talaa) is the greatest pleasure on Earth. I feel so light..lighter than a feather...happppppppy.....and the whole world become worthless and silly and whatever calamity I went through becomes trivial and unnecessary to have even cried for. But then I can always write that novel or movie with the proper attention to help people to see how I faced that calamity if that facing calamity is done Islamically and way to show people to depend on Allah (Subhanahu Wa talaa) like the time of prophets when they faced and dealt with calamity...then by all means go for it.
But if your novel or video is some cheap thrill hollywood movie..then please no..don't do it.
Look...you can always write that novel or video and help people and get reward from it...but please do it in the correct orders and intention:
A) Complain to Allah (Subhanahu Wa Talaa) about your calamity and cry to Allah (Subhanahu Wa Talaa) about your calamity. Clear your chest. Take that burden off your back. Then once you clear your head and chest from the issue...then...
B) Do proper intention that will please Allah (Subhanu Wa Talaa) and write that novel