The Ruling on Delaying Waking Children for the Fajr Prayer

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, 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 catch up with 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. As for what you mentioned about the prayer being established while you are following them, the solution for this is easy: you should wake them up early, meaning, wake them up half an hour earlier, or more or less, so that they get up, perform wudu, and catch the prayer with you. Wake them up early and do not delay until the time becomes tight. Yes, but it is necessary, it is necessary to continue and be patient with them. Allah the Exalted said: This is part of patience. Yes, and Allah helps 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 the person fulfills the obligation, Allah will help him. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,