Bringing a small boy who wears shorts to the masjid

Q: There is a man who brings his small son to the masjid. The na baaligh son wears shorts and his knees are exposed. Is this permissible?

A: He must be corrected that he may put on a long kurta so that his knees are not exposed.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)