Is it permissible for a discerning child to stand behind the imam in congregational prayer?
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Question:
Please, my brother Muhammad from Jazan. Peace be upon you. And upon you be peace. And upon you be peace. May Allah do you good. Please. I have two questions. Please. The first question is that a boy from seven to ten years old prays with me in congregation behind the imam, meaning I am behind the imam and he is behind me. The second question is to let him finish, he will bring it, but a Shaykh will answer. Please.
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that, because it is permissible for a discerning child to be in the wing of the row, or to place him behind the imam. There is nothing wrong with that.
Please, my brother Muhammad from Jazan. Peace be upon you. And upon you be peace. And upon you be peace. May Allah do you good. Please. I have two questions. Please. The first question is that a boy from seven to ten years old prays with me in congregation behind the imam, meaning I am behind the imam and he is behind me. The second question is to let him finish, he will bring it, but a Shaykh will answer. Please.
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that, because it is permissible for a discerning child to be in the wing of the row, or to place him behind the imam. There is nothing wrong with that.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1897 - هل يجوز للصبي المميز أن يقف خلف الإمام في صلاة الجماعة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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