Is it permissible for female students to pray in congregation at the school?

The questioner : She says: The teachers at the school pray the midday prayer, and one of the sisters said that each student should pray at home. Which is better, for the girls to pray in congregation at the school, or for each one to pray alone?

The Shaykh : The matter is broad in this case, because women are not among those who form a congregation.

The questioner : Praise be to Allah.

The Shaykh : If we pray in congregation at the school before dispersing, it is a prayer of tranquility.

The questioner : This is good. If they delay the prayer until they reach their homes, and they reach their homes before the time expires, that is good.

The Shaykh : May Allah reward you.

The questioner : Perhaps we would say.

The Shaykh : Yes, please go ahead.

The questioner : It is better in that it is performed at the beginning of the time.

The Shaykh : Some disturbance occurs, Shaykh, from the students.

The questioner : If we pray in their homes.

The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah. May Allah reward you with good. Thank you to the sister questioner for her questions, and we will take a call.