The leading of prayer by a boy: Is it permissible?
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Question:
Is the leading of prayer by a boy permissible?
Answer:
Answer: Yes, if he is of discernment and is the best of the group in recitation, it is permissible. This is because a group of the Companions in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) were in the desert, and they had a young man who was eager to memorize the Qur'an and receive it from travelers. He acquired a good amount of Qur'anic recitation, so they presented him to lead them in prayer. This was during the time of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and they did not disapprove of that.
Is the leading of prayer by a boy permissible?
Answer:
Answer: Yes, if he is of discernment and is the best of the group in recitation, it is permissible. This is because a group of the Companions in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) were in the desert, and they had a young man who was eager to memorize the Qur'an and receive it from travelers. He acquired a good amount of Qur'anic recitation, so they presented him to lead them in prayer. This was during the time of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and they did not disapprove of that.
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