The Ruling on Acquiring Books and Not Reading Them
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Question:
What is the ruling on having books of Islamic jurisprudence, such as tafsir of the Noble Qur'an, or other books of hadith, in my home library? I acquire these books because I desire valuable and beneficial books for myself and my children, but my children are young, and I am often preoccupied with them. Is there any sin on me for neglecting these books?
Answer:
There is nothing on you; you are preserving them for their benefit. If someone comes to read them, they will benefit from them, and your children will benefit from them, if Allah wills. You are doing well, if Allah wills. There is nothing wrong with that. Yes.
What is the ruling on having books of Islamic jurisprudence, such as tafsir of the Noble Qur'an, or other books of hadith, in my home library? I acquire these books because I desire valuable and beneficial books for myself and my children, but my children are young, and I am often preoccupied with them. Is there any sin on me for neglecting these books?
Answer:
There is nothing on you; you are preserving them for their benefit. If someone comes to read them, they will benefit from them, and your children will benefit from them, if Allah wills. You are doing well, if Allah wills. There is nothing wrong with that. Yes.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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