The Ruling on the Ihram of a Minor

Question:
And may Allah bless you. He says: Honorable Shaykh, especially since we are approaching the performance of the obligatory Hajj, are we required to have our children enter ihram with us, or to bind them to the prohibitions, obligations, and pillars of Hajj and 'Umrah? What is your view on the ihram of a minor?

Answer:
The ihram of a minor is divided into two categories. The minor who does not distinguish right from wrong: his guardian intends on his behalf and keeps him away from the prohibitions of ihram. The guardian performs all the rituals for him, carrying him with him and performing the rites. As for the child who distinguishes right from wrong, he enters ihram himself and intends the ihram, because the one who distinguishes right from wrong has a valid intention and valid worship. He intends the ihram himself, avoids the prohibitions, and his guardian keeps him away from the prohibitions while he performs the rituals himself, such as tawaf, sa'y, and others. If it is difficult for you to take the young children for Hajj, it is not obligatory. But if you desire the reward and benefit for yourselves and for them, you do with them what was mentioned above.