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Resolution No.(161): "Ruling on the Cartoons Employed in Teaching the Rules of Islam"

Date Added : 02-11-2015

Resolution No.(161)(27/2010) by the Board of Iftaa`, Research and Islamic Studies:

"Ruling on the Cartoons Employed in Teaching the Rules of Islam"

Date: 17/1/1432 AH, corresponding to 23/12/2010 AD.

 

All perfect praise is due to Allah, The Lord of The Worlds; and may His peace and blessings be upon Prophet Mohammad and upon all his family and companions:

During its  twelfth session held on the above given date, the Board reviewed the following question:

I would like to produce cartoons that teach children moral lessons, such as honesty and helping neighbors. This is done through drawing characters, making them move, walk and talk. This is in addition to the fact that these cartoons are an approximation and not close to what`s natural. Moreover, I work for a news agency where I draw and move electronic cards to send congratulations over various types of occasions. I also draw cartoons for didactic stories included in children`s magazines.

After prolonged deliberations, the Board decided what follows:

Cartoons which teach the rules of Islam, virtuous manners and Islamic etiquettes are permissible, because they have a positive influence on the formation of a child`s personality through developing his capabilities, enhancing creativity, enhancing religious and cultural information and teaching him standard Arabic.

If this is the theme of these cartoons, then there is no harm in watching and drawing them, because they are considered lawful educational facilities.

Prophetic Sunnah permits making dolls for children to play with; therefore, it is better to make cartoons that inscribe the Islamic education in the minds of the younger generation instead of those that contain violations to Islamic Sharia. And Allah Knows Best.

 

Head of the Iftaa` Board, The Mufti General of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Grace Sheikh Abdulkareem Al-Khasawneh.

Vice Head of the Iftaa` Board, Dr. Ahmad Helayel

Dr. Yahia Al-Botoosh/ Member

His Eminence, Sheikh Sa`ied Hijjawi/ Member

Judge Sari Attieh/ Member

Dr. Mohammad Khair Al-Essa/ Member

Prof. Abduln`nassir Abu Al Bass`al/ Member

Dr. Mohammad Oklah Al-Ib`brahim

Dr. Mohammad Al-Khalayleh/ Member

Dr. Mohammad Al-Gharaibeh/ Member

Dr.Abdulrahmann Ibbdah/ Member

Executive Secretary of the Iftaa` Board, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Hunaiti

 

 

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