Does the prohibition of passing in front of a Musalli apply to a child as well?

Published as Crossing In Front Of A Child Performing Salaah

· 13 Shawwal 1443 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Does the prohibition of passing in front of a Musalli apply to a child as well?

Answer

A person should not cross the Saff of children without a valid reason. It will be permissible only if there is a valid reason.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

Shaami Vol.1 Pg.570

Imdaadul Fataawa Vol.1 Pg.641

Fataawa Mahmudiyyah Vol.9 Pg.461

Approved by
Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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