Is it permissible to reward a child with computer games for praying? And would his prayer then be considered for the sake of the games? Does joking by hitting with the hand diminish respect? Is this child considered an orphan? And what is recommended to attract the child to the love of Allah?
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It is permissible to attract children to the mosque with lawful games. However, joking around with hands is disliked if it is unfitting for the teacher, as it diminishes respect and decorum. An orphan is one whose father died before their puberty, and the description of being an orphan ceases upon reaching puberty or the age of maturity. To help an orphan remain steadfast and love Allah, it is recommended to teach them about the attributes of Allah, His blessings, the Last Day, the insignificance of this world, to connect them with righteous people, encourage them to recite the Quran and remember Allah, and keep them away from places of disobedience.
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