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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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A woman leading women in prayer

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Question:
We move on to another question. The questioner, Umm Ma'adh, asks: Is it permissible for a woman to lead other women in prayer?

Answer:
Yes. This is something the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) approved or commanded, namely that a woman leads women in prayer. However, she should stand in the middle of their row, not in front of them. This is the best way. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah bless you,
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/206 — archive.org (12:59)

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