What is the ruling on delaying the 'Isha' prayer for women
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The questioner : Yes, yes, and peace be upon you. Now, some women delay the 'Isha' prayer with the intention that delaying it is better, but some women may start menstruating after the time for the 'Isha' prayer has entered
The Shaykh : Raise your voice, my son. Yes, raise your voice.
The questioner : Some women delay the 'Isha' prayer with the intention that delaying it is better, but some women may start menstruating after the time for the 'Isha' prayer has entered, and they have not yet prayed 'Isha'. What is your advice for such women?
The Shaykh : My advice to women is that if it is not difficult for them, they may delay the 'Isha' prayer. But they should not delay it until after midnight, but rather until the last third of the night or between the third and the half. As for those who pray the 'Isha' prayer early, there is no blame on them. Because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), regarding the 'Isha' prayer, would consider the state of the Companions; if he saw them gathering, he would hasten, and if he saw them delaying, he would delay. Yes, may Allah reward you with good. Good, take it.
The Shaykh : Raise your voice, my son. Yes, raise your voice.
The questioner : Some women delay the 'Isha' prayer with the intention that delaying it is better, but some women may start menstruating after the time for the 'Isha' prayer has entered, and they have not yet prayed 'Isha'. What is your advice for such women?
The Shaykh : My advice to women is that if it is not difficult for them, they may delay the 'Isha' prayer. But they should not delay it until after midnight, but rather until the last third of the night or between the third and the half. As for those who pray the 'Isha' prayer early, there is no blame on them. Because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), regarding the 'Isha' prayer, would consider the state of the Companions; if he saw them gathering, he would hasten, and if he saw them delaying, he would delay. Yes, may Allah reward you with good. Good, take it.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 494- ما حكم تأخيرصلاة العشاء للنساء /سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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