Ihram for Children in 'Umrah and the Obligation of Expiation
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Question:
The questioner says: I want to perform 'Umrah, and I have children, boys aged seven and eight. If I put them in ihram and they commit any of the prohibitions of ihram, am I required to pay the expiation?
Answer:
Yes. A child of discernment enters ihram for himself. A child of discernment is one who is seven years old and understands; he enters ihram for himself and must avoid the prohibitions of ihram until he completes the 'Umrah. As for one who is below the age of discernment, you enter ihram on his behalf with your intention, intending for him, and you keep him away from the prohibitions of ihram until he completes it.
The questioner says: I want to perform 'Umrah, and I have children, boys aged seven and eight. If I put them in ihram and they commit any of the prohibitions of ihram, am I required to pay the expiation?
Answer:
Yes. A child of discernment enters ihram for himself. A child of discernment is one who is seven years old and understands; he enters ihram for himself and must avoid the prohibitions of ihram until he completes the 'Umrah. As for one who is below the age of discernment, you enter ihram on his behalf with your intention, intending for him, and you keep him away from the prohibitions of ihram until he completes it.
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، تتمة تابع باب ما جاء من التغليظ فيمن عبد الله عند قبر رجل صالح، فكيف إذا عبده ؟ — islamhouse.com (1:11:40)
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