Question:

Some people say that in the presence of Islamic schools here in Australia, it is haram to put our children in a state school? Is it haram, as the Islamic schools are sometimes not affordable or are a bit far or do not have enough capacity?

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Answer:

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

If by sending one’s children to a state school, there is fear of them being influenced by or becoming fond of non-Islamic beliefs, practices or lifestyle, it will not be permissible to send them to a state school in such a case. Otherwise, it will be permissible, although it is preferable to send one’s children to a good Islamic school. Home schooling is another viable and good option.

One should keep the eternal life (i.e. the life of the aakhirah) of one’s children in view when choosing a schooling option for them. One must never be negligent towards providing good Islamic education for one’s children as well as a pure and conducive environment for instilling in them the Islamic principles and values.

And Allah knows best.

Mufti Faizal Riza
12/3/2012
Darul Ifta Australia
www.fatwa.org.au
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