Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Salaah behind the Imam for a woman

· 17 Rabiʻ II 1428 AH1 min readFatwa 15146English

Question

We are living in Saudi Arabia, and followers of Hanafi Madhab. When we are traveling to other cities or even in the same city, we have to pray Namaaz in road side Masjid, should women pray behind the Imaam or they should pray separately?

Answer

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh

Although her Salaah will be valid behind the Imam provided the Imam makes intention for her, it is preferable for her not to join the Jamaat and perform Salaah on her own.

And Allah knows best

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