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Is It Permissible to Give Children Rewards for Attending the Mosque on Fridays?

Encouraging Children to Attend the Mosque: The Use of Rewards and Gifts in Islam

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  

Author: IslamicHelper

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