What is the evidence that the Friday bath is not obligatory for a woman?
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The questioner : What is the evidence that the Friday bath is not obligatory for a woman, even though the context is general: Sunan an-Nasa'i 1371Sahih (Darussalam)?
The Shaykh : The evidence is in his saying:Sunan Abi Dawud 340Sahih (Al-Albani),
The questioner : Let us suppose she came?
The Shaykh : The norm is that those who are commanded and addressed regarding attendance are the men, whereas for women, it is better for her to be in her home. It is not obligatory for her, and I do not think anyone has said it is obligatory for the woman.
is obligatory for everyone who has reached the age of puberty
واجب على كل محتلمThe Shaykh : The evidence is in his saying:
When any one of you comes for Friday
إذا أتى أحدكم الجمعةThe questioner : Let us suppose she came?
The Shaykh : The norm is that those who are commanded and addressed regarding attendance are the men, whereas for women, it is better for her to be in her home. It is not obligatory for her, and I do not think anyone has said it is obligatory for the woman.
