Does a child in the row, or one who is not of sound mind, create a gap in the row?

The questioner : Does one who does not understand prayer, such as a madman, enter the row? And does his entry create a gap?

The Shaykh : No, it does not create a gap. The children who do not distinguish, and likewise the imbeciles who have no minds, do not break the row.

The questioner : Certainly, they were doing so.

The Shaykh : And they disturb the people. It should be said to their guardian: Do not bring them to the mosque. And if they do not disturb, there is no harm.

The presenter : May Allah bless you.