The validity of an adult praying behind a boy
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Question:
The questioner, Thamir from 'Ar'ar, asks: Is the prayer of an adult valid behind a child?
Answer:
Yes, it is valid for a distinguishing child to lead the prayer, provided his own prayer is valid. He leads the people if he is the most proficient among them in reciting the Book of Allah the Exalted. 'Umar ibn al-Salman led his tribe while he was seven years old during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), because he was the most proficient among them in reciting the Qur'an. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The questioner, Thamir from 'Ar'ar, asks: Is the prayer of an adult valid behind a child?
Answer:
Yes, it is valid for a distinguishing child to lead the prayer, provided his own prayer is valid. He leads the people if he is the most proficient among them in reciting the Book of Allah the Exalted. 'Umar ibn al-Salman led his tribe while he was seven years old during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), because he was the most proficient among them in reciting the Qur'an. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (063) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1435-08-13] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (35:32)
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