Writing Purposeful Stories for Children
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Question:
Umm Muram says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve him, what is the Shaykh’s view (may Allah preserve him) on writing stories about children, encouraging them to read them, and writing tales about them? May Allah protect you.
Answer:
Writing stories for children—purposeful stories that involve the upbringing of children—is permissible, because the aim is to educate and entertain the children. There should be nothing forbidden in them, no lying, and no teaching of theft or betrayal. The writing should be honest and directed appropriately. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Umm Muram says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve him, what is the Shaykh’s view (may Allah preserve him) on writing stories about children, encouraging them to read them, and writing tales about them? May Allah protect you.
Answer:
Writing stories for children—purposeful stories that involve the upbringing of children—is permissible, because the aim is to educate and entertain the children. There should be nothing forbidden in them, no lying, and no teaching of theft or betrayal. The writing should be honest and directed appropriately. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/249 — archive.org (9:29)
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