Q 4:
If children under the age of ten join their father in performing Salah (Prayer) at home, is this sufficient for the father instead of performing congregational Salah in Masjid (mosque)?
A:
A person leading his children in Salah at home is not sufficient for him instead of congregational Salah in the Masjid, (Part No. 7; Page No. 296) whether his children are adults or not. It is obligatory upon him to offer obligatory Salah in congregation at the Masjid. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said that he would burn some people's houses who offered Salah in their houses and neglected congregational Salah in the Masjid. He said that even though they were offering Salah in their houses and did not specify whether their Salah in their houses was in congregation or individually done.So, you should offer the five obligatory prayers in congregation at the Masjid and train your children to do likewise. This way they will be familiar with visiting Masjids and observing congregational Salah in them.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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