Is it permissible for women to attend Juma?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 401English

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Is it permissible for women to attend Juma?

Answer

It is not compulsory upon females to perform Jummu'ah Salaat. She should perform Dhuhr Salaat in the confines of her house. However, if she attends the Jummu'ah Salaat, it will be valid.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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