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Can a woman lead man in prayer?

Question:

Can a wife lead her husband in prayer? Also, can a woman lead her family in prayer like a father and brother? Answer: ﺑﺴﻢ اﷲ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ اﻟﺮﺣﯿﻢ In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

It is prohibited for a female to lead a male in prayer, and if she does so, the prayer will be invalid. For more details, kindly refer to the following link:

h ttp://daruliftabirmingham.co.uk/women-leading-salah/ Hashiya At-Tahtawi: p. 288 (Qadeemi Kutub Khana)

Only Allah knows best

Written by Maulana Mohammad Ahsan Osmani

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah

Darul Ifta Birmingham

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