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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on frightening children by saying, "Woe to you"?

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Question:
What is the ruling on frightening a child by saying, "Woe to you"?

Answer:
This is not permissible. It may instill fear in his mind, or perhaps it may harm his intellect. Therefore, one should not frighten the child. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم تخويف الأطفال بقول يا ويلك؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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