The child does not know what is in his own interest; so how is he to be given the choice between his parents when he reaches seven?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, the child does not know what is in his own interest and does not understand matters, so how is he to be given the choice between his parents when he reaches seven? It is the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) who gave him the choice.
Answer:
We do not object to this, and the child of discernment has thought and has knowledge of what benefits him and what harms him, so he acts according to his choice. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, the child does not know what is in his own interest and does not understand matters, so how is he to be given the choice between his parents when he reaches seven? It is the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) who gave him the choice.
Answer:
We do not object to this, and the child of discernment has thought and has knowledge of what benefits him and what harms him, so he acts according to his choice. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2121 -2802] الصغير لا يعرف مصلحة نفسه؛ فكيف يُخير بين والديه إذا بلغ سبعًا؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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