A man found a child near the imam, so he moved him and sat in his place. Is this place considered occupied, and is his prayer valid?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A man came to the mosque and found a child in the garden of the mosque, so he moved him from his place and sat in it because it was close to the imam. Is this place for prayer considered occupied, such that his prayer would not be valid?

Answer:
No, it is not occupied. There is no occupation in the mosque. However, this is disliked, meaning it is disliked to move someone and sit in their place, unless the person who was there gives you permission. The one who is in the place has the right to it, even if he is a child. If you want the virtue, O my brother, do not come and drive out the one who is sitting and say, "He is a child." He is a child, but he is better than you. The elder is better than you. The elder is better than you. And his prayer is valid. So do not drive him from his place except with his permission. Yes.