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

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4. I'll just go for a ride till the next Rak'aa

Source: Shughal

5. Peekaboo!

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6. I see what you're doing there...

7. So much happiness in one picture

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8. Care for more acrobatics?

9. Cuteness alert!

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10. Nothing beats a football match at Al-Aqsa courtyards

Source: Mugtama

11. Or this "I believe I can fly" moment

12. Baba, what are you doing?

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13. Alright, I'll just take a nap till the grown-ups finish praying

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14. That pose just takes the cake

Source: Anazahra