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The authenticity of the hadith regarding the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) visiting Umm Warakah bint Nawfal and his command for her to lead the women of her household in prayer

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Question:
May Allah reward you with good and do you well. A listener says: Your brother in Allah, Muhammad Muti' al-Islam ibn Ali Ahmad, asks and says: It is reported in Sunan Abu Dawud a hadith narrated from Umm Warakah bint Nawfal that she said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to visit her, and he appointed a mu'adhdhin to call the adhan for her, and he commanded her to lead the people of her house in prayer. My question is: How authentic is this hadith? And is it valid for a woman to lead in prayer? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
Yes, the hadith is strong and established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
And it is well known among the people of knowledge,ومعروف عند أهل العلم،
It is permissible for a woman to lead women in prayer and stand in their row, but as for men, it is not permissible for a woman to lead them. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 4335- صحة حديث زيارة النبي ﷺ لأم ورقة بن نوفل وأمره إياها بإمامة أهل بيتها من النساء - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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