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The sixth question of Fatwa no.
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Q 6:
Is it permissible for women to recite the Holy Qur’an audibly - like men - in the Fajr (Dawn), Maghrib (Sunset) and ‘Isha’ (Night) Prayers?
Is there a different ruling for them according to which women should offer Sirri Salah (Prayer with subvocal recitation)?
A:
If a woman is at home alone, or with her Mahrams (spouse or unmarriageable relatives), or with other women, it is permissible for her to recite audibly. The same applies if she is the Imam (congregational prayer leader) of a group of women praying in her house, unattended by anybody else. However, if she offers Salah while there are Ajanib (i.e., non-Mahrams, men lawful for her to marry), who might hear her voice, it is best not to recite out loud.
May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!
Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’