Fatwa no.
14935
Q: A person says that a new Imam (the one who leads congregational Prayer) has been appointed in a small Masjid (mosque) in his village, and this Imam has a twelve-year-old son, in addition to neighboring children whose ages range from six to twelve. These children respectively pronounce the Adhan (call to Prayer) in that Masjid in due time. Is it permissible for them to pronounce the Adhan despite their age? Please note that |
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this Masjid has no official appointed Mu'adhin (caller to Prayer).
A:
It is Mustahab (desirable) that the Mu'adhin be an adult person, because he is responsible for informing people of the due time of Salah (Prayer) as well as the time of the break of dawn and sunset in the days of Sawm (Fast).
As for
the Adhan pronounced by a young boy, if he is discerning, depends on an adult on how to pronounce it in the right manner, or pronounces the Adhan in Masjids of his town
where others do the same, it is permissible for a young boy to pronounce the Adhan.
May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!
Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta'