What is the ruling on the festival prayer for women, given that we do not have a prayer hall for women? I gather the women in my house and lead them in the festival prayer. What is the ruling on this, knowing that my house is secluded and far from the men?
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The questioner : A questioner from outside the Kingdom says: I ask the Shaykh about the festival prayer for women. Since we do not have a prayer hall for women, I gather the women in my house and lead them in the festival prayer. What is the ruling on this, knowing that my house is secluded and far from the men?
The Shaykh : The ruling in this matter is that this is a religious innovation. The festival prayer is to be performed in congregation by men, and the woman is commanded to go out to the festival prayer ground to pray with the men, standing behind them and keeping her distance from mixing with them. As for establishing the festival prayer in her house, that is a great error. It has not been reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) or his Companions established the festival prayer in houses for women. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : The ruling in this matter is that this is a religious innovation. The festival prayer is to be performed in congregation by men, and the woman is commanded to go out to the festival prayer ground to pray with the men, standing behind them and keeping her distance from mixing with them. As for establishing the festival prayer in her house, that is a great error. It has not been reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) or his Companions established the festival prayer in houses for women. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.