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How do we balance the benefits and harms of leaving the television in the house for the children?

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Question:
It is well known that in this age we have been afflicted with the evils broadcast by the media, especially television, from which no one has been able to free themselves except those whom Allah has helped. What is the way to remove the television from the house, especially if there are children who will go to the neighbors to watch television? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
Remove it. Even if they go to the neighbors, what harm is there to you? If they go to the neighbors, they go today, and they are prevented, or they go for a short time and return. That is easier than having it in your house if you have no control over it and cannot prevent its evil. Even if they go to the neighbors, that is not an excuse; this is not an excuse. Yes.
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ ابن باز Alsheikh Binbaz»، 135 كيف نوازن بين المصالح والمفاسد في ترك التلفاز في البيت للأطفال؟ للإمام ابن باز — youtube.com

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