Young child calling the adhaan

Reference: Sharh ‘Umdatil-Fiqh – Tape No.8, Question No.22

Question: Is it acceptable for a young child who is between 6 and 7 years old to call the adhaan?

Response: So long as he is able to distinguish [from right and wrong], and he is eligible for prayer, then his calling the adhaan is acceptable.


Translation originally published on 9 September, 2017.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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