One who committed a sin before reaching puberty: Is there anything required of him?
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Question:
What is the ruling, also, for one who committed a major sin while he was young? Does he have to make expiation for this sin when he grows up? And how?
Answer:
If he had not reached puberty, he is not accountable. If he had not reached the age of maturity, he is considered not accountable and is not responsible for his actions before puberty. So he owes no expiation. If his action resulted in harm to someone, such as destroying property, taking a life, or causing injury, he is held liable for the rights of people. As for what is between him and Allah, he does not sin as long as he is not accountable. Yes.
What is the ruling, also, for one who committed a major sin while he was young? Does he have to make expiation for this sin when he grows up? And how?
Answer:
If he had not reached puberty, he is not accountable. If he had not reached the age of maturity, he is considered not accountable and is not responsible for his actions before puberty. So he owes no expiation. If his action resulted in harm to someone, such as destroying property, taking a life, or causing injury, he is held liable for the rights of people. As for what is between him and Allah, he does not sin as long as he is not accountable. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، من ارتكب ذنبا قبل البلوغ؛ هل عليه شيء؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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