The true photo of Islam is when you pray at a mosque where an Imam is leading prayers while holding an infant in his arms. Or even better, the same Imam shortens the prayer session at the sound of a baby crying.
This was the mosque of Prophet Muhammad in Madinah.
"When I stand for prayer, I intend to prolong it, but on hearing the cries of a child, I cut it short, as I dislike to trouble the child's mother," Prophet Muhammad once said.
Kids are the future generation of worshipers and good-doers, their presence at mosques should be encouraged as they spread joy among the devotees.
These 14 cheerful photos of kids goofing around during prayer times will make your day:
1. When leaning forward is too mainstream... so you go for leaning backwards
2. Acrobatics has never been cuter
3. The most gorgeous of smiles are those in the eyes
4. I'll just go for a ride till the next Rak'aa
5. Peekaboo!
6. I see what you're doing there...
7. So much happiness in one picture
8. Care for more acrobatics?
9. Cuteness alert!
10. Nothing beats a football match at Al-Aqsa courtyards
11. Or this "I believe I can fly" moment
12. Baba, what are you doing?
13. Alright, I'll just take a nap till the grown-ups finish praying
14. That pose just takes the cake
