The intention of the rites of worship on behalf of a discerning child
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the intention for the rites of worship valid on behalf of a child who has reached the age of discernment, or must the child intend it for himself?
Answer:
The child who has reached the age of discernment intends it for himself, whereas the one who has not reached the age of discernment is the one for whom his guardian intends on his behalf, without the child having discernment. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the intention for the rites of worship valid on behalf of a child who has reached the age of discernment, or must the child intend it for himself?
Answer:
The child who has reached the age of discernment intends it for himself, whereas the one who has not reached the age of discernment is the one for whom his guardian intends on his behalf, without the child having discernment. Yes.
Source
شرح تجريد التوحيد المفيد للمقريزي، بداية من قول المُصَنِّف : واعلم أن للعبادة أربع قواعد إلى نهاية الكتاب — islamhouse.com (1:07:30)
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