So should you or shouldn't you?
I love going to Friday prayers. It makes friday somewhat different than other days. However my very nonattentive toddler likes to walk about while the khutba is going on.
She is not loud, but she is distracting. Today I got some annoyed glances my way.
There are other mothers whos wailing children don't bother them. They don't care but I am super sensitive about this.
Should give up until she can sit still?
If she isnt loud but is just walking around, then I think those women are being rude to give you annoyed glances!! It would be a different story if she was screaming her head off during the khutbah and prayer, but how is an innocent child walking around bothering anyone!!!!
Njgal, are there other mothers you know who also bring their toddlers? If so then maybe you guys can take turns (if you know and trust them). Like say there are 4 mothers bringing their toddlers and there is a side room next to the prayer hall. Then each week one mom can stay with the kids in that room and have some books, games and toys for the kids to occupy themselves with, and then you guys rotate each week, so every mother gets a chance to pray peacefully. Some girls do this for taraweeh prayers and it works well for them, so maybe you can give it a try