What is the ruling on viewing the private parts of a boy who has not reached the age of seven?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

A boy who has not reached seven years of age has no *awrah* whose viewing is prohibited.

Supporting text

It is narrated that while Ibn Abi Layla and his father were with the Prophet (peace be upon him), Al-Hasan came and rolled around, causing the front of his garment to lift, and the Prophet kissed his navel area (*zubaybah*).