Is the intention for the act of worship valid on behalf of a discerning child, or must he intend it for himself?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the intention for the act of worship valid on behalf of a discerning child, or must he intend it for himself? The discerning child intends it for himself, and as for the one who has not reached the age of discernment, does his guardian intend it on his behalf?
Answer:
Yes
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the intention for the act of worship valid on behalf of a discerning child, or must he intend it for himself? The discerning child intends it for himself, and as for the one who has not reached the age of discernment, does his guardian intend it on his behalf?
Answer:
Yes
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [502 -521] هل تصح نية النسك عن الصبي المميز، أم لابد أن ينوي هو عن نفسه؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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