The leading of a boy who has not reached puberty
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Question:
He asks: Is it permissible for a boy who has not reached puberty to lead the prayer?
Answer:
There is scholarly disagreement on this, and the correct view is that it is permissible, if Allah wills, provided the boy is of discernment and reads well. The correct view is that it is permissible for him to lead, because 'Umar ibn al-Salam used to lead his people in prayer while he was still below the age of puberty during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He led them while still below the age of puberty because he was the one among them who had memorized the most of the Qur'an. This was during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and he approved of their doing so. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
He asks: Is it permissible for a boy who has not reached puberty to lead the prayer?
Answer:
There is scholarly disagreement on this, and the correct view is that it is permissible, if Allah wills, provided the boy is of discernment and reads well. The correct view is that it is permissible for him to lead, because 'Umar ibn al-Salam used to lead his people in prayer while he was still below the age of puberty during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He led them while still below the age of puberty because he was the one among them who had memorized the most of the Qur'an. This was during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and he approved of their doing so. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح كتاب الكبائر للإمام محمد بن عبد الوهاب، بداية من باب طاعة الأمراء — islamhouse.com (1:10:18)
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