What is the ruling on using dice as an educational tool to teach mathematics to kindergarten children, knowing that there is a Sharia prohibition against playing with it?
Dice are a game based on luck, also known as backgammon. Playing with them has been previously forbidden. However, using them as an educational tool to convey and solidify information is permissible, as it differs from playing in its nature and purpose. It is not intended for gambling or wasting time. Nevertheless, their use in education should be avoided, as it might lead to familiarity among children, causing them to transition from the educational aspect to forbidden play.
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