Is it permissible for a woman to attend the gatherings of scholars in the mosques?
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Question : The questioner, who used the name Umm Ahmad, says: From Riyadh, she asks: Is it permissible for a woman to attend the gatherings of scholars in the mosques?
Answer : There is no harm in a woman attending the mosques to listen to lectures, sermons, and scholarly lessons, because this is acquiring knowledge and a means to it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 2699a. However, it is obligatory for her, when she goes out, to go out without displaying adornment or wearing perfume. Rather, she should go out in clothing that covers her and is far from temptation, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sahih Muslim 444. Likewise, for the other prayers, and likewise for lectures and sermons, it is not permissible for a woman to leave her house for them while wearing perfume.
Answer : There is no harm in a woman attending the mosques to listen to lectures, sermons, and scholarly lessons, because this is acquiring knowledge and a means to it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
he who treads the path in search of knowledge, Allah would make that path easy, leading to Paradise for him
من سلك طريقا يلتمس فيه علما سهل الله له به طريقا إلى الجنةWhoever (woman) fumigates herself with perfume should not join us in the 'Isha' prayer.
أيما امرأة أصابت بخورا فلا تشهد معنا صلاة العشاء
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2708- هل يجوز للمرأة ان تحضر مجالس العلماء في المساجد/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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