🧒 Raising children (tarbiyah) · #108

How do I encourage my primary-school-age son to go to the mosque without forcing him?

Encourage him by making going to the mosque an experience he looks forward to, not a heavy duty. Take him with you, sit beside him, and teach mosque manners gradually so that he feels confident, not afraid of making mistakes. Start with one suitable prayer time, such as Maghrib at the weekend, before adding more. Introduce him to the atmosphere of the congregation and to good people at the mosque. Praise and appreciate his effort in coming. If he is not yet used to sitting for long, do not force him until he hates it; let it build up gradually. Happy memories of the mosque at this age plant a love for the house of Allah. See prayer guide.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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