From what age should children be brought to the masjid for salaah?
Question
From what age should children be brought to the masjid for salaah?
Answer
Children should be brought to the masjid for salaah from the time they reach the age of understanding and they have learnt discipline and the respect of the masjid.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
ويحرم إدخال صبيان ومجانين حيث غلب تنجيسهم وإلا فيكره (الدر المختار مع رد المحتار 1/656)
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- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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