Women Performing Khutbah for ‘Eed or Leading Obligatory Prayer

26-2-2003 | IslamWeb

Question:

Is it admissible to perform Khutbha by ladies for Eid prayer or for Fardh prayers?

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Answer:

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

It is not permitted for women to deliver the sermon of Friday or ‘Eed without any disagreement among the scholars as far as we know.

The scholars are of different opinions concerning the validity of the prayer that is led by a woman for a group of women.

Some scholars are of the opinion that it is not permitted for a woman to lead other women in any Prayer.

Imam Maalik said: “It is not permitted for a woman to lead anyone in Prayer.”

However, according to the preponderant opinion, it is allowed for her to lead only women in Prayers.

Allah knows best.