Is it permissible for women to pass between the rows of the praying congregation?
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Question:
The questioner says: Some women pass between the rows of men during the prayer. What is the ruling on this prayer?
Answer:
In severe crowds, such as in the two sacred mosques, this is an exception; passing is allowed out of necessity. This is a situation that cannot be controlled, and it is not possible to prevent people or women from passing due to the crowds. The more severe the situation becomes, the more it is facilitated. This is a necessity: people, both men and women, may pass in the Haram, even in front of the one praying. There is no harm in that.[Al-Hajj 22:78] This is an exception. Yes.
The questioner says: Some women pass between the rows of men during the prayer. What is the ruling on this prayer?
Answer:
In severe crowds, such as in the two sacred mosques, this is an exception; passing is allowed out of necessity. This is a situation that cannot be controlled, and it is not possible to prevent people or women from passing due to the crowds. The more severe the situation becomes, the more it is facilitated. This is a necessity: people, both men and women, may pass in the Haram, even in front of the one praying. There is no harm in that.
and has not placed upon you in the religion any difficulty
وَمَا جَعَلَ عَلَيْكُمْ فِي الدِّينِ مِنْ حَرَجٍ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز مرور النساء بين صفوف المصلين؟ — youtube.com
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