['Aalim Network QR] Ladies & Jama'at Namaaz

[Abbas Jaffer <abbas@dircon.co.uk>]

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Salamun alaykum,

The reply to the following question was kindly provided by Dr Liyakatali
Takim.

Regards

Abbas Jaffer
Moderator, 'Aalim Network

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QUESTION:

Asalaamu Alaikum,

I understand that you only need to people to pray in a congregation - the
Imam and one other.  My question is whether it is sufficient if the follower
is a woman? So can there be a congregation if the man is the Imam and the
follower is a woman. (ex: can a husband and wife pray in congregation?)

Thank you.

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ANSWER:

Salaamun 'alaykum,

In a congregation of two people, it is o.k. for the Imam to be a man and
the ma'mum 
(follower) to be a woman. 

Liyakatali Takim