Which is better: for children to be taught scientific subjects in English in Arab countries, or for them to be taught in Arabic and then specialize in English at university, taking into consideration that the subjects will later be taught in English at university, and that the eldest son has completed the first grade in English, knowing that they have an Azhari curriculum and study is available in both languages?

There is no harm in learning foreign languages for religious or worldly needs. However, it is disliked if there is no need, and it may even become prohibited if there are corrupt intentions or negative consequences. For instance, if learning is driven by infatuation with the English language and its people, and a disdain for the Arabic language, then this is forbidden due to the corruption of the intention and the negative impact it can have on the children's thoughts and behavior. However, if the intention is to develop the student and enable them to benefit from research references and serve their nation, then this is a good intention, provided that the parents continue to advise their children, connect them with the Arabic language and instill a love for it in them, encourage them to learn their religion, and not allow them to imitate the disbelievers. Parents must not shirk their responsibility for raising their children under the pretext that there are Arabic subjects in the curriculum. Some educators believe that starting to learn a language other than the mother tongue in the early years negatively affects the child's linguistic and intellectual development. In summary, teaching English to enhance understanding of beneficial worldly sciences is permissible, provided it is accompanied by careful upbringing of children to love their religion and language.