Moving Children whilst in Salaah
Question
I am a mum of two little kids. A 9 month old and a 3 year old. I am often alone with them at home . During Salaah I have both my kids playing around me at times sitting on me during tashahud or pulling at my clothes, climbing over me in sajdah etc. at time just laying across the musallah. How do I continue with salaah? Is it permissible to physically move them out of the way and continue with Salaah?
Answer
It is permissible to move your children around in Salaah if they are in the way. You should continue with your Salaah even if you have to pick them up and place them to the side. If required, you may even carry your children in Salaah if the diaper is not messed. (Shaami Vol. 1 page 654)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Moosa Salie
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