Question: Can children be given gifts or rewards to encourage them to go to the mosque on Fridays?
Answer: Yes, there is no harm in encouraging children to attend the mosque and pray by offering them gifts or rewards. Parents can promise their children items they like in return for consistent attendance and prayer, fostering their interest in worship.
Respondent: Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi Hafizahullah
Jeddah Dawah Center, Saudi Arabia
English Interpreter: Hasan Fuzail
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