The Prayer of Women: How a Muslim Woman Prays
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The first question of Fatwa No. ( 19478 )
Q1: We request clarification of how a Muslim woman prays , and what is the difference between her prayer and a man's prayer in terms of form?
A1: There is no difference between the prayer of a man and the prayer of a woman in terms of words and actions, but it is obligatory for the woman to cover her entire body in prayer, except for the face if there are no non-mahram men present with her; due to the generality of the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sahih al-Bukhari 6008 , and this command includes both men and women, and Allah the Exalted said: [Al-Ahzab 33:21] . And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q1: We request clarification of how a Muslim woman prays , and what is the difference between her prayer and a man's prayer in terms of form?
A1: There is no difference between the prayer of a man and the prayer of a woman in terms of words and actions, but it is obligatory for the woman to cover her entire body in prayer, except for the face if there are no non-mahram men present with her; due to the generality of the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
offer your prayers in the way you saw me offering my prayers
صلوا كما رأيتموني أصليThere has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern
لَقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ
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www.alifta.gov.sa
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