🏡 Rights & responsibilities · #54
Until what age may children sleep in the same bed or room as their parents?
There is no exact age for sharing a room, but the hadith sets separating children's beds at the age of ten, and the couple's privacy should be protected earlier.
The Prophet ﷺ said: instruct children to pray at seven, be firm with them about it at ten, and separate their beds (Sunan Abu Dawud 495). The Quran also teaches children to ask permission at the three times of privacy before entering their parents' room (an-Nur 24:58). Babies and young children sleeping near their parents is normal and makes care easier. Gradually move the child to their own bed, then their own room if the house allows, and separate boys and girls. Private space for husband and wife is important for intimacy and the health of the marriage. See the question on asking permission to enter.
The Prophet ﷺ said: instruct children to pray at seven, be firm with them about it at ten, and separate their beds (Sunan Abu Dawud 495). The Quran also teaches children to ask permission at the three times of privacy before entering their parents' room (an-Nur 24:58). Babies and young children sleeping near their parents is normal and makes care easier. Gradually move the child to their own bed, then their own room if the house allows, and separate boys and girls. Private space for husband and wife is important for intimacy and the health of the marriage. See the question on asking permission to enter.
Sources
Sunan Abu Dawud 495 (sahih)Surah an-Nur 24:58