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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on telling children non-realistic stories before bed, meaning stories woven from imagination?

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Question:
What is the ruling on telling children non-realistic stories before bed, meaning stories woven from imagination?

Answer:
Lying is not permissible in itself, but if these stories involve frightening the children and instilling fear in them, then this is not permissible.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم سرد قصص غير واقعية للأطفال قبل النوم يعني قصص من نسج الخيال؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com

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