The Ruling on Buying a Computer for Children

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah reward you, what is your opinion on buying a computer for a person to use, and to let his children use it so they benefit from it, practice on it, and make use of its programs, and so that it keeps them away from television screens and satellite channels?

Answer:
My brother, teach them the Qur'an, study the Qur'an with them, teach them tawhid (the oneness of Allah), and have them memorize their daily lessons. This is sufficient regarding the computer and these matters. Leave them with the computer now; it will only increase their loss and waste their money.
No, you teach them their lessons, have them memorize the Qur'an, have them memorize their lessons, ask them about them, and follow up on them. This will take up the time and absorb the attention you have and that they have. If you are debating with your children, you are raising them with proper upbringing. But if you bring them a machine to keep them occupied with it, despite the good in it, there is much evil in it, then that is deception and is not permissible. It is a lie that you should stop them from, and you are responsible for them. They are subjects under your care. You say, "What about the television and the screen?" It does not improve the situation, yes.

The presenter:
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