What is the ruling on writing fictional novels, inspired by imagination, to address social ills and political injustice, in order to avoid confrontation and accountability?

Scholars have differed concerning the ruling on writing fictional stories that aim for a permissible purpose. One group views it as forbidden because it is a form of lying, while another group deems it permissible, provided it does not create an illusion of reality or contain falsehoods, because the reader understands that it is a product of imagination and falls under the category of creative writing, not reporting factual events. Sheikh Ibn 'Uthaymeen inclined towards its permissibility if it addresses an ailment that has afflicted people, or if it serves good and the public interest, provided it is presented as a representation (or a drama) and not as a factual occurrence.