A man praying with his wife: Is it considered a congregational prayer?

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

Answer:
No, it is not considered a congregational prayer. A congregational prayer is not established unless there are two men or more. As for a woman praying with her husband, she only gains the virtue and the following of the imam, but she does not stand beside him. It is not permissible for her to stand beside him; rather, she must stand behind him. Some people make a mistake in this regard. The story of a woman standing next to her mahram (close relative) is a mistake. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded that women stand behind the men, so women stand behind the men. They do not stand with the men, even if there are only two, a man and a woman; she does not stand with him. Yes.