Is he who owns an internet connection, and whose siblings use it for illicit purposes without his knowledge, sinful; and is he obligated to prevent them from doing so?
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It is impermissible to allow children to use the internet if it is highly probable that they will use it for forbidden purposes, as this constitutes aiding in sin. Allah Almighty says: (And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression). It is advisable for the father to control internet access to avoid doubt.
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