The Ruling on Following Children in the Fajr Prayer

Question:
May Allah reward you, honorable colleagues. This questioner says: I have a group of children, and I struggle with them regarding the Fajr prayer. Sometimes the prayer is established while they are in the bathroom, and I go to lead the congregation. What is the best course of action for me regarding them?

Answer:
It is obligatory for you to continue commanding them to pray and to be patient with this. What you mentioned about the prayer being established while you are following up with them has an easy solution: you should wake them up early, giving them half an hour or more or less, whatever it takes for them to move around, perform wudu, and catch the prayer with you. Do not delay until the time becomes tight, but you must continue and be patient. Allah the Exalted said: This is part of patience. Yes, and Allah will suffice everyone. There is no doubt that children are a trust, a burden, and a responsibility. They require patience, but if the intention is sincere and a person fulfills his obligation, may Allah protect him. Yes.