When children are ordered to fast
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Question : Please. Peace be upon you. And upon you be peace. How are you? Yes, when are children ordered to fast, Honorable Shaykh, and how old should they be?
Answer : If they can bear it. If they can bear it, they are ordered to do so. Well, the answer is self-evident. This varies depending on the children and the times. In the summer, it is difficult for them, while in the winter, it is easy. Also, some children have strong growth and can bear it, while others cannot. As for the prayer, they are ordered to perform it at seven and are struck for it at ten. May Allah reward you with good.
Answer : If they can bear it. If they can bear it, they are ordered to do so. Well, the answer is self-evident. This varies depending on the children and the times. In the summer, it is difficult for them, while in the winter, it is easy. Also, some children have strong growth and can bear it, while others cannot. As for the prayer, they are ordered to perform it at seven and are struck for it at ten. May Allah reward you with good.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1007- متى يأمر الأطفال بالصيام/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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