Ihram of Young Children in Hajj and Completing the Rituals

Question:
A man took his young children to Hajj and had them enter into the Hajj rituals. When he saw the crowd, he told them to break their ihram, saying they are not in it now. Is he required to do anything?

Answer:
If he entered them into ihram on their behalf, he is required to pay the expiation. However, if they entered into ihram themselves because they are seven, eight, or nine years old, they owe nothing. As for children under seven, if he intended on their behalf, he is required to pay the expiation, whether he intended to follow their actions or intended for them in that manner. But if they are seven or older, he knows that he can tell them to say this and that. If they complete the rituals, that is the recommended practice (sunnah). If they do not complete them, they owe nothing because they are not accountable. Yes.
As for the accountable person, if he intends Hajj and 'Umrah, he is required to complete them, based on the saying of Allah the Exalted: . This applies to the accountable person, even if he is performing a voluntary act. As for a young person who has reached puberty, if he intends and enters into ihram, the recommended practice (sunnah) is to complete it, but it is not obligatory for him. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.