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What is the ruling on enrolling children in foreign schools that teach music?

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Question : Peace be upon you. She says: Honorable Shaykh, she has a child who is four years old. She enrolled him in a Qur'an memorization program, and after he completed four years, Honorable Shaykh, she enrolled him in a foreign school. This foreign school teaches music and other forbidden things. She says: I am compelled to do this, Honorable Shaykh. Is it permissible for her to do so? And does she bear sin for it?

Answer : It is not permissible for anyone to enroll their sons or daughters in foreign schools that contain what was mentioned in the question. If one does so, he has betrayed the trust, and he will be held accountable for it on the Day of Resurrection. Even if it happens that the son or daughter remains without education, he should not be enrolled in the foreign school, as long as it teaches this forbidden information. May Allah reward you with good, Honorable Shaykh.
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2734- ما حكم إدخال الأطفال في المدارس الأجنبية وفيها تعليم للموسيقى/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 — youtube.com

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