Fatwa #306428 May 2001United States of America

Can a woman be imam when praying with her husband? Can she stand next to him?

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I understand why a woman should not lead a group of men in prayer for good reasons, but why can't she sometimes be imam with her husband? why should she stand behind him? is the prayer not accepted if she stands next to him? Thank you.

Answer

A wife cannot lead her husband in Salaat.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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