Prayer becomes obligatory upon reaching puberty
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The second question of Fatwa No. ( 19160 )
Q 2: Some of my brothers told me: You are liable for the prayer from the age of seven until the age of fifteen, meaning, for example, that prayer is commanded at the age of seven, and I started praying at the age of fifteen, so they told me: You are liable for a period of eight years of prayer Is this correct?
A 2: Prayer is only obligatory upon the Muslim upon reaching puberty, whereas before puberty, it is recommended to pray after the age of discernment, but it is not obligatory. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 2: Some of my brothers told me: You are liable for the prayer from the age of seven until the age of fifteen, meaning, for example, that prayer is commanded at the age of seven, and I started praying at the age of fifteen, so they told me: You are liable for a period of eight years of prayer Is this correct?
A 2: Prayer is only obligatory upon the Muslim upon reaching puberty, whereas before puberty, it is recommended to pray after the age of discernment, but it is not obligatory. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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