Does Islam allow my parents to punish me for not praying?

Yes, it does. There are no other ways around it so I won't try to weave sugarcoated justifications. Islam's criminal punishment code is another indication that harsh physical penance is justified in the faith. read more

I tend to ignore hadith that are not backed by Qur-aan. So Islam does not make hitting kids fard but hadith may be suggesting to parents that offering salaat to Allah as commanded by Allaah may be of such significance to the child’s submission to Allaah that striking the child to “force/coerce/encourage” correct behavior is acceptable. read more

Although it is not obligatory for a child to pray, it is a must that his guardians order him to do so when he is seven years of age, and they may beat him (get strict) if he does not pray after he reaches the age of ten. A minor should practice praying until he reaches puberty. read more