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The Ruling on Beating Children for Prayer
Is the hadith: 'Teach your children prayer at seven years old' authentic? And if it is authentic, how can a child be beaten if he has not yet reached puberty, as he is not obligated?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: The hadith has differing opinions regarding its authenticity, and most lean towards weakening it, and God knows best.
