Fatawaa

Subject : Islamic Ruling on a Woman Leading other Women in Prayer
Fatwa Number : 4190
Date : 05-02-2026
Classified : Congregation (Group) Prayer
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

Is it permissible for a woman to lead other women in prayer?



The Answer :

Yes, it is permissible for a woman to lead other women in prayer. The most knowledgeable among them in the rulings of prayer should act as the imam. She should stand in the middle of the row, slightly ahead of the others.







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