When are children commanded to fast and pray?
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The questioner : Please. Peace be upon you. And upon you be peace. Please proceed. Yes, when are children commanded to fast, Honorable Shaykh? And how old should they be?
The Shaykh : If they can bear it. If they can bear it, they are commanded to do so.
The questioner : In this command.
The Shaykh : This varies depending on the children and the times. In the days of summer, it is difficult for them, while in the days of winter, it is easy. Likewise, some children have strong growth and can bear it, while others do not. As for prayer, they are commanded to do it at seven and are beaten [to do it]
The Shaykh : If they can bear it. If they can bear it, they are commanded to do so.
The questioner : In this command.
The Shaykh : This varies depending on the children and the times. In the days of summer, it is difficult for them, while in the days of winter, it is easy. Likewise, some children have strong growth and can bear it, while others do not. As for prayer, they are commanded to do it at seven and are beaten [to do it]
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1208- متى يؤمر الأطفال بالصيام والصلاة؟/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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