Hanging the Names of Boys in the Mosque
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Question:
A questioner says: The imam of a mosque records the names of young boys on a board and hangs it in a prominent place in the mosque, which has caused the boys to be mindful of Allah and to maintain their prayers. Is this practice valid?
Answer:
No, this is not valid. No writings or names are to be hung in mosques; this is not to be hung in mosques. However, boys are to be commanded to pray. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan ad-Daraqutni 3:5 This is the responsibility of parents with their children.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
A questioner says: The imam of a mosque records the names of young boys on a board and hangs it in a prominent place in the mosque, which has caused the boys to be mindful of Allah and to maintain their prayers. Is this practice valid?
Answer:
No, this is not valid. No writings or names are to be hung in mosques; this is not to be hung in mosques. However, boys are to be commanded to pray. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Command your children to pray at the age of seven, beat them for it at the age of ten, and separate them in their beds.
مروا أولادكم بالصلاة لسبع اضربوهم عليها لعشر وفرقوا بينهم في المضاجعThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-019-التحذير من دعاة السوء وبيان خطرهم على بلاد الحرمين|صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:03:04)
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