Animated Video Films for Children

Question:
This questioner says: I have just seen in the markets computer video discs intended for children. They do not contain cartoon images, but rather video films of animals, birds, and so on. The question is: Are the images of animals and birds in the video forbidden by the Shari'ah, or do they have the ruling of images? They are moving images. Moving images are one of the types of static images.

Answer:
They are trying to raise children on these scenes, and perhaps they insert hidden works to change the morals and beliefs of children. Therefore, it is not permissible to buy these discs or introduce them to children. They must be prevented and denounced. If they are blocked from one path, they will return from another. They aim to raise Muslim children on these feelings and these matters they promote. They may promote their beliefs and their acts of worship through this method, via these discs or these exhibits shown to children. They tell people, "These are games in which you should be lenient." They call them entertainment games, but they intend by them bad consequences.