The ruling on a man praying in congregation with his wife

Question:
Is a man’s prayer with his wife considered a congregational prayer if he does not pray with her in the mosque at 'Arafah?

Answer:
No, it is not considered a congregational prayer. A congregational prayer is not established except with two men or more. As for a woman praying with her husband, she only obtains the virtue of following the imam, and she should not stand beside him. It is not permissible for her to stand beside him; rather, she should stand behind him. Some people make a mistake in this. The story of the woman in ihram standing beside her husband is a mistake. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered that women stand behind the men, behind the women, behind the men. They do not stand with the men, even if they are walking, a man and a woman; she does not stand with him. Yes.