There is no difference between the prayer of a man and the prayer of a woman

Q: From the questioner: A. E. F. Y- from Kenya:
First question: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: What is understood from this hadith is that there is no difference between the prayer of a man and the prayer of a woman, neither in standing, nor in sitting, nor in prostration. Accordingly, I have been acting in accordance with this since I reached the age of accountability. However, there are women in Kenya who dispute with me and say that your prayer is invalid because it resembles the prayer of a man. They cite examples where the prayer of a man differs from the prayer of a woman, such as holding the hands at the chest and releasing them, straightening the back in bowing, and other matters in which I am convinced. I would like you to clarify for me: is there a difference in the performance of the prayer between a man and a woman?
Second question: I sometimes pray while holding in wind. Is my prayer valid?

A1: O sister in Allah, the questioner, the correct view is that there is no difference between the prayer of a man and the prayer of a woman. The differences mentioned by some jurists have no evidence to support them. The hadith you mentioned in your question, which is the saying of the Prophet (peace be upon him): is a foundational principle that encompasses everyone. The legislations apply to both men and women, except where evidence exists for a specific exception.
The Sunnah for a woman is to pray as a man prays, in bowing, prostration, recitation, and placing the hands on the chest, among other things. This is what is best. Similarly, placing the hands on the knees in bowing, and placing them on the ground in prostration opposite the shoulders or opposite the ears, and straightening the back in bowing, and what is said in bowing and prostration, and after rising from bowing, and after rising from prostration, and between the two prostrations, is all the same as for a man. This is in accordance with his (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: narrated by al-Bukhari in his Sahih.

A2: It is obligatory for a believer, if he is occupied by wind, urination, or defecation in a way that causes discomfort, that he does not enter into prayer. Rather, he should relieve himself of defecation, urination, and wind, then perform ablution and pray with a humble heart and limbs, facing his prayer. This is what every believer, male and female, should do, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): meaning urination and defecation, and wind is included in their meaning. If the wind becomes intense, it is in the same category as urination and defecation in terms of disturbing the one praying and distracting him from his prayer. Therefore, what is prescribed for you, O sister in Allah, if you feel intense wind, is to relieve yourself of it, perform ablution, and then pray.