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Sunan Abi Dawud 497 (Book 2, Hadith 107) #20788
When Should Boys Start Praying?

SUMMARY: The hadith is about when a boy should start praying, and the answer given is when he can distinguish his right hand from his left.

Narrated Mu'adh ibn Abdullah ibn Khubayb al-Juhani: Hisham ibn Sa'd reported: We entered upon Mu'adh ibn Abdullah ibn Khubayb al-Juhani. He said to his wife: When (at what age) should a boy pray? She replied: Some person of us reported: The Messenger of Allah was asked about it; he said: When a boy distinguishes right hand from the left hand, then command him to pray.
حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ دَاوُدَ الْمَهْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، حَدَّثَنِي مُعَاذُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ خُبَيْبٍ الْجُهَنِيُّ، قَالَ دَخَلْنَا عَلَيْهِ فَقَالَ لاِمْرَأَتِهِ مَتَى يُصَلِّي الصَّبِيُّ فَقَالَتْ كَانَ رَجُلٌ مِنَّا يَذْكُرُ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أَنَّهُ سُئِلَ عَنْ ذَلِكَ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا عَرَفَ يَمِينَهُ مِنْ شِمَالِهِ فَمُرُوهُ بِالصَّلاَةِ

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prayer  *  age  *  distinguish  *  salat  *  tafayyud

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EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith talks about when boys should start praying. According to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, boys should begin to pray once they are able to distinguish their right hand from their left. This means that they must be old enough to understand which hand is which and be able to follow instructions in order for them to begin praying. It is important for children of all ages to learn how to pray as it helps them develop a connection with Allah and become closer with Him. It also teaches them discipline and responsibility as prayer requires dedication and commitment in order for it be done properly.

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