Ordering Children to Pray Before Reaching Puberty
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this sister who is asking says: Are young children commanded to pray before reaching puberty? I am worried about my children, and their ages are eleven, nine, and twelve years old.
Answer:
Are you worried about them regarding the prayer? There is no fear in the prayer. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan ad-Daraqutni 3:5 They went with their father to the mosque and prayed with the congregation, so this is better and more complete. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Honorable Shaykh, this sister who is asking says: Are young children commanded to pray before reaching puberty? I am worried about my children, and their ages are eleven, nine, and twelve years old.
Answer:
Are you worried about them regarding the prayer? There is no fear in the prayer. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Command your children to pray at the age of seven, and beat them for it at the age of ten, and separate them in their beds. And if
مروا أولادكم بالصلاة لسبع واضربوهم عليها لعشر وفرقوا بينهم في المضاجع. وإذاThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 15-04-1436هـ — af.org.sa (30:58)
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