The Ruling on Training Children to Pray in Congregation

Question:
I have orphaned children, and I am their uncle, and we live in the same house. I urge them to be consistent in their prayer, but in the Fajr prayer they do not pray in congregation; they pray it in the morning. What should I do? Should I expel them from the house? Or what should I do? Knowing that they have no one else but me.

Answer:
You must take charge of them, even by beating them, until they straighten out and pray Fajr in congregation. Do not be lenient with them. If they disobey, expel them once they reach the age of accountability. Expel them so that they pray for their own benefit. Do not be lenient with them ever. If you are able to beat them, beat them, until they straighten out and pray with the people.
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) says in the authentic hadith: And if they are adults, it is more severe; they deserve to be called to repentance. The one who does not pray it except after the sun has risen has not prayed it. It is obligatory for him to pray it in its time, and he must pray it in congregation in the mosque. It is not permissible to be lenient with these people, whether they are your sons, your brother's sons, or any person in your care.