Fatwa #151464 May 2007Saudi Arabia
Salaah behind the Imam for a woman
Question
We are living in Saudi Arabia, and followers of Hanafi Madhab. When we are traveling to other cities or even in the same city, we have to pray Namaaz in road side Masjid, should women pray behind the Imaam or they should pray separately?
Answer
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh
Although her Salaah will be valid behind the Imam provided the Imam makes intention for her, it is preferable for her not to join the Jamaat and perform Salaah on her own.
And Allah knows best
Darul Iftaa