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How do I explain what RUH (Soul) is to my 7-year and 5-year olds?lease provide a descriptive answer, as they ask lots of questions.

· 4 Rabiʻ I 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 5355English

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How do I explain what RUH (Soul) is to my 7-year and 5-year olds?lease provide a descriptive answer, as they ask lots of questions.

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The reality of the Rooh cannot be understood by any human being - young and adult alike. Allah Ta'ala says in the noble Qur'aan, 'They ask you about the Rooh, say, the Ruh is from the order of my Rabb .' (Bani Israaeel)

Probably, a child may be given an example of a toy activated a battery within the toy. We are certain this example too may pose many questions.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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