Bringing young children to the mosque and their movement in the rows

Question:
He says: We often see some of the worshippers, may Allah guide them, bringing their young sons with them and placing them beside them in the middle of the row. They do not know how to pray properly, and they distract the worshippers with playing and excessive movement. What is the ruling on this? May Allah bless you.

Answer:
If the boy has reached the age of discernment, he should bring him and teach him prayer. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Command your children to pray when they are seven.” So he brings him and has him attend, but he must control him from misbehaving.
As for if the boy is below the age of discernment, he should not bring him to the mosque unless he fears for his safety. If he fears for him, there is no harm in bringing him, but he must control him from causing harm. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to pray while carrying his granddaughter Ummah bint Zaynab, who was small, and he would carry her while praying. Al-Hasan and al-Husayn would come, and when the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was in prostration, they would climb up on the back of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and ride on it. If they do not cause harm to the worshippers, there is no objection. Yes.