The Ruling on the Festival Prayer for Men and Women
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Question:
(The Festival Prayer) Is it obligatory even for women?
Answer:
For women, no, it is not obligatory. However, Abu al-Abbas Ibn Taymiyyah stated: It may be said to be obligatory for women. The well-known view among scholars is that it is not obligatory, but a recommended practice (sunnah), provided they can go out without causing fitnah (trial, discord or temptation).
Q: Is it an individual obligation (fard 'ayn) for men?
The Shaykh: The well-known view is that it is an individual obligation (fard 'ayn) according to Abu Hanifah, and it is the choice of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah. There is also a narration from Ahmad that it is an individual obligation (fard 'ayn) like Jumu'ah (the Friday prayer). The famous view among scholars is that it is recommended (mustahabb), and some said it is a collective obligation (fard kifayah). There are three opinions. The opinion that it is obligatory is the stronger one.
(The Festival Prayer) Is it obligatory even for women?
Answer:
For women, no, it is not obligatory. However, Abu al-Abbas Ibn Taymiyyah stated: It may be said to be obligatory for women. The well-known view among scholars is that it is not obligatory, but a recommended practice (sunnah), provided they can go out without causing fitnah (trial, discord or temptation).
Q: Is it an individual obligation (fard 'ayn) for men?
The Shaykh: The well-known view is that it is an individual obligation (fard 'ayn) according to Abu Hanifah, and it is the choice of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah. There is also a narration from Ahmad that it is an individual obligation (fard 'ayn) like Jumu'ah (the Friday prayer). The famous view among scholars is that it is recommended (mustahabb), and some said it is a collective obligation (fard kifayah). There are three opinions. The opinion that it is obligatory is the stronger one.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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