07Prayer, by age
Command them at seven, and at ten enforce it — and separate their sleeping places.
Abū Dāwūd · ḥasan
Marriage and family
At what age are children taught to pray?
From the Sabīl library · scholarly review pending
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Before seven
No obligation. Let them stand beside you and imitate. Teach al-Fātiḥah and the short sūrahs by hearing them daily.
Seven
Instructed to pray. Teach wuḍū properly, the times, and the words. Praise more than you correct.
Ten
Held to it firmly. Boys attend the congregation. Sleeping places are separated.
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Answered from
The Newborn Child