My son is 17 years old. When he goes out for the congregational prayer, he does not return until late, and I fear for him from bad friends?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. My son, who is seventeen years old, when he goes out to pray with the congregation in my absence, my son. My son, who is seventeen years old, when he goes out to pray with the congregation in my absence, he does not return until late, and I fear for him from bad friends. So, is there any sin on me if I prevent him from the congregational prayer?
Answer:
This may be an illusion on your part or a whisper from you. As long as you are present, you are watching over him. And if you are absent from him, you should instruct one of your neighbors or relatives to watch over him. And as long as your intention is to protect him, Allah the Exalted will help you. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. My son, who is seventeen years old, when he goes out to pray with the congregation in my absence, my son. My son, who is seventeen years old, when he goes out to pray with the congregation in my absence, he does not return until late, and I fear for him from bad friends. So, is there any sin on me if I prevent him from the congregational prayer?
Answer:
This may be an illusion on your part or a whisper from you. As long as you are present, you are watching over him. And if you are absent from him, you should instruct one of your neighbors or relatives to watch over him. And as long as your intention is to protect him, Allah the Exalted will help you. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [652 /1350] ابني عمره ١٧ سنة إذا خرج لصلاة الجماعةلا يرجع إلا متأخرا، وأخاف عليه من أصدقاء السوء..؟ — youtube.com
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