It is narrated from Sayyiduna Sabrah Juhani (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When a child reaches the age of seven, he should be instructed to pray, and when he reaches the age of ten, he should be disciplined (beaten) for neglecting the prayer.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الصلاة / 1094
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده حسن۔ أخرجه ابوداود: 494، والترمذي: 407 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 15339 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 15414»