The Leading of a Child in Prayer
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the leading of a child in prayer valid?
Answer:
Yes, the leading of a child who can distinguish right from wrong is valid. 'Amr ibn Salimah used to lead his companions in prayer while he was a small child because he was the most proficient among them in reciting the Qur'an and the most knowledgeable about it. This was during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He said:Al-Mustadrak lil-Hakim 28:72 Yes
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the leading of a child in prayer valid?
Answer:
Yes, the leading of a child who can distinguish right from wrong is valid. 'Amr ibn Salimah used to lead his companions in prayer while he was a small child because he was the most proficient among them in reciting the Qur'an and the most knowledgeable about it. This was during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He said:
So they placed me in front of them when I was seven years old
فقدموني وأنا ابن سبع سنين
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 20-01-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (53:53)
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