𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (471)

Validity of Congregational Prayer for Women in a Detached Prayer Hall Question: The masjid I attend consists of two separate buildings—one for men and one for women. Between these two buildings is a house owned and rented out by the masjid. The women follow the imam only through the loudspeaker system in their building; however, the sound occasionally cuts off, which interrupts their connection to the prayer. Is the congregational prayer in the women’s building valid, considering there is no direct visual or auditory connection with the imam or the worshippers behind him? Allāh Almighty says: “And establish prayer and give zakah and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” [Surat Al-Baqarah, 2:43] Also, does the rented house located between the two buildings constitute a barrier that separates the congregation, knowing that the entire area is legally owned by the masjid? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: Yes, the women’s congregational prayer in the described masjid is valid. The presence of the house owned by the masjid between the men’s and women’s prayer halls does not affect the validity of their congregation. Source: https://t.me/qweasdzxcmnblkjpoik/5738