The adhan of a minor and the Shari‘a threshold of puberty

Question

What is the ruling on the adhan of a boy who has not reached puberty? What is the Shari‘a threshold of puberty (bulugh)?

Answer

If the boy is discerning, his adhan is valid, but [the adhan] of an adult is better (afdal). If he is not discerning and has called the adhan, it is not valid; the adhan should be called again (“Shami”, vol. 1, p. 263). When a boy begins to have wet dreams (ihtilam)

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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