In The Name of Allah The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful
WHY WOMEN NOT ALLOWED IN Masjid (Mosque) ?
There is not a single statement in the Quran or the Sahih Hadith, which prevents women from entering
the Mosque. Some people quote a particular Hadith and say that the Prophet said ‘It is better for the
women to pray in the house, than the Mosque - It is better for her to pray in her inner room, than in her
house’. They are taking hold only of one source, and neglecting all the other sources.
Narrated Ibn `Umar: The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, "Allow women to go to the Mosques at night."
[Sahi Bukhari Vol 2.Hadith 22]
Narrated Ibn `Umar: One of the wives of `Umar (bin Al−Khattab)used to offer the Fajr and the `Isha'
prayer in congregation in the Mosque. She was asked why she had come out for the prayer as she knew
that `Umar disliked it, and he has great ghaira (self−respect). She replied, "What prevents him from
stopping me from this act?" The other replied, "The statement of Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) : 'Do not stop
Allah's women−slave from going to Allah s Mosques' prevents him."
[Sahih Bukhari 2.Hadith 23:]
Salim narrated it from his father ('Abdullah b. Umar) that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon
him) said: When women ask permission for going to the mosque, do not prevent them.
[Sahih Muslim Bk 4, Number 884]
Ibn 'Umar reported: 'The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Do not prevent the
maid−servants of Allah from going to the mosque.
[Sahih Muslim Bk 4, Number 886]
lbn Umar reported: I heard the Messeinger of Allah (may peace be upon him) say: When your women
seek your permission for going to the mosque, you grant them (permission).
[Sahih Muslim Bk 4, Number 887]
Abu Huraira said: The best rows for men are the first rows, and the worst ones the last ones, and the best
rows for women are the last ones and the worst ones for them are the firstones.
[Sahih Muslim Bk 4, Number 881]
OFFEINGSALAH(NAMAZ,PRAYERS) IN CONGRETATION IS SUPERIOR THAN
OFFERING ALONE:Narrated By 'Abdullah bin Umar: Allah's Apostle said, "The prayer in congregation is twenty seven times
superior to the prayer offered by person alone."
[Sahih Bukhari Vol Ch 11 Call of Prayers Hadith 618]
Narrated By Abu Salama bin 'Abdur Rahman: Abu Huraira said, "I heard Allah's Apostle saying, 'The
reward of a prayer in congregation is twenty five times greater than that of a prayer offered by a person
alone. The angels of the night and the angels of the day gather at the time of Fajr prayer.'" Abu Huraira
then added, "Recite the Holy Book if you wish, for "Indeed, the recitation of the Qur'an in the early dawn
(Fajr prayer) is ever witnessed." (17.18).
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar: The reward of the congregational prayer is twenty seven times greater
(than that of the prayer offered by a person alone).
[Sahi Bukhari Vol Ch 11 Call of Prayers Hadith 621]
WOMENWILL GET SAME EQUAL REWARD FOR PRAYINGIN THE HOUSE
A lady questioned Prophet Mohammed’ we have got infants; we have got household work how can wego to the Mosque?’ - So in reply to this, the Prophet said that ‘If a lady prays in the house, it is better than
the Mosque - It is preferable for her to pray in the inner room, than the house’ - If she has infants or
problems, then she will get the same Sawab(Reward)
EQUAL BUT SEPARATE FACILITIES IN MASJID ;
Islam believes in segregation of sexes not like other religions places where males and females areintermingling.
a) Separate facility for the entrance and exit for the Men and Women
b) Separate facility for the Wadu(ablution) for the Men and Women
c) Separate area of praying for the men and women
d) When we pray we stand shoulder to shoulder and feet to feet are touching , If the men and women
standing like that, there will be a surely disturbance in offering Salah , where they will
concentrate in the prayers on Allah or on the lady or Men standing next. That why in Islam
women standing behind.
WOMEN STANDING BEHIND.
Abu Huraira said: The best rows for men are the first rows, and the worst ones the last ones, and the bestrows for women are the last ones and the worst ones for them are the first ones.
[Sahi Muslim Bk 4, Number 0881]
ISLAM ALLOWED WOMEN IN MASJID (MOSQUE)
Even we see women allowed in Masjid (mosque) in Saudi Arabia in Haram-Sharif in Mecca, in Masjid-e-Nabwi, they are allowed, England, America, Iraq.etc. It is only in India they are prevented because of
ignorance but Allahamdulilah (praise be to Allah) there are few Masjids (mosque) India in different part
of the county which have started allowing women in Masjids (mosque). InshAllah soon women will
allow to enter in all Masjid (mosque).
Reference:
“THE MOST FIFTY COMMON QUESTIONS ASK BY THE NON MUSLIMS ABOUT ISLAM
UNVEILED” -by Mohammad Asif Ali
