An urgent appeal on behalf of all the worshippers, men and women, from the women who think that this place is a playground and a place to pass the time, so they bring their children with them

The questioner : We begin with the questions of this evening. The honorableThe Shaykh : An urgent appeal on behalf of all the worshippers, men and women, from the women who think that this place is a playground and a place to pass the time, so they bring their children with them and disturb the women worshippers in every way, and the disturbance has even reached the men. We hope that you, O honorable Shaykh, will direct a word to the guardians of the women, for they are the ones responsible for this disturbance?

The Shaykh : There is no doubt that the presence of boys who play, scream, and cause harm is a detriment to the worshippers, whether women, men, the ma'mum (one praying behind the imam), or the imam. And Allah (Mighty and Majestic) said: And since the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prevented the one who eats garlic and onions from entering the mosque out of fear of causing harm, then the harm caused to the worshippers by the voices, movements, and racing of these boys, as if they are in the open field, is more severe. Therefore, we advise our sisters, the women, to bring their children—meaning, we say, do not bring your children. If a woman has a boy and there is no one in the house to sit with this boy, she should not attend the mosque; she should stay in her house and pray as she wishes, so that the people are safe from the harm of this child. Yes.