What is the ruling on trading in computer devices?
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The questioner:
What is the ruling on trading in computers, given that many people use them for evil?
The Shaykh:
Trading, yes, in devices
The questioner:
computers, computer devices.
The Shaykh:
Computer devices mean what is used only for evil.
The questioner:
Many people say they use them.
The Shaykh:
It is not much of a concern for you regarding many people. If they are used for benefits and people’s needs, it is not your concern. The one who uses it for himself, his harm is upon himself.
What is the ruling on trading in computers, given that many people use them for evil?
The Shaykh:
Trading, yes, in devices
The questioner:
computers, computer devices.
The Shaykh:
Computer devices mean what is used only for evil.
The questioner:
Many people say they use them.
The Shaykh:
It is not much of a concern for you regarding many people. If they are used for benefits and people’s needs, it is not your concern. The one who uses it for himself, his harm is upon himself.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم المتاجرة بأجهزة الحاسب الآلي؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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