Does the imam need to intend for the women if they are praying behind him?
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The first question of Fatwa number ( 17839 )
Q 1: If the imams lead in the two Holy Mosques, what do they intend for the congregation (the followers)? Do they intend for the women behind them or not? Because according to the Hanafis, intention is necessary for the women, for if the imam does not intend for the women, their prayer is not valid.
A 1: This statement you mentioned regarding the Hanafis, if it is correct, has no evidence for it from the Sunnah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to pray with the Muslims, with men and women behind him. The men would be closest to him, and the women behind them. He (peace and blessings be upon him) did not say that it is necessary to intend such and such. And the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 1: If the imams lead in the two Holy Mosques, what do they intend for the congregation (the followers)? Do they intend for the women behind them or not? Because according to the Hanafis, intention is necessary for the women, for if the imam does not intend for the women, their prayer is not valid.
A 1: This statement you mentioned regarding the Hanafis, if it is correct, has no evidence for it from the Sunnah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to pray with the Muslims, with men and women behind him. The men would be closest to him, and the women behind them. He (peace and blessings be upon him) did not say that it is necessary to intend such and such. And the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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