What is the ruling on the adhan of a young child who has not reached the age of discernment?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for a young child who has not reached the age of discernment to call the adhan?
Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. It is not permissible for a young child who has not reached the age of discernment to call the adhan, because he does not have an intention, and the adhan is an act of worship, and an act of worship requires an intention. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 1 So the small child who has not reached the age of discernment does not have an intention. As for the child who has reached the age of discernment, his adhan is valid because he intends it. His prayer is valid. His fasting is valid. His supplication and deeds are valid. The Sacred Mosque is this. It is wrong. That he has an intention and he has a purpose. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for a young child who has not reached the age of discernment to call the adhan?
Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. It is not permissible for a young child who has not reached the age of discernment to call the adhan, because he does not have an intention, and the adhan is an act of worship, and an act of worship requires an intention. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended.
إنما الأعمال بالنيات، وإنما لكل امرئ ما نوى،
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم أذان الصبي غير المميز؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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