What is the ruling on animated cartoons
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The questioner : One of the sisters called and said that some fathers bring in animated cartoons on video. What is the ruling on using such things for children, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : There is nothing wrong with that if they are purposeful and contain no harm, because these images are not fixed; they are on a tape and are not seen except by displaying them on a television screen.
The questioner : And what if they are accompanied by music, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : If you know the music, it is not permissible.
The questioner : May Allah keep you safe.
The Shaykh : There is nothing wrong with that if they are purposeful and contain no harm, because these images are not fixed; they are on a tape and are not seen except by displaying them on a television screen.
The questioner : And what if they are accompanied by music, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : If you know the music, it is not permissible.
The questioner : May Allah keep you safe.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2342- ما حكم الرسوم المتحركة /سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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