What is the ruling on designating a special row for children at the back of the mosque?
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The questioner : In some mosques, they leave a row for the children at the back. Is this considered a religious innovation?
The Shaykh : If it is more likely that the men’s row will not be filled, there is no need for a separate row. However, if it is more likely that the men’s row, whether the first or the second, will be filled with men, then there is no harm in the boys forming a special row. It is necessary to distinguish between these cases.
The questioner : I mean.
The Shaykh : Otherwise, the boys should join the men.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : If it is more likely that the men’s row will not be filled, there is no need for a separate row. However, if it is more likely that the men’s row, whether the first or the second, will be filled with men, then there is no harm in the boys forming a special row. It is necessary to distinguish between these cases.
The questioner : I mean.
The Shaykh : Otherwise, the boys should join the men.
The questioner: Yes.
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