WHY WOMEN NOT ALLOWED IN MASJID (MOSQUE)?

WHY WOMEN NOT ALLOWED IN MASJID (MOSQUE)?

There is not a single statement in the Qur’an or the Sahih Hadith, which prevents women from entering the Mosque. Some people quote a particular Hadith and say that the Prophet (Peace & Blessings of Allaah be upon Him) said: "A woman’s prayer in her house is better than her prayer in her courtyard, and her prayer in her bedroom is better than her prayer in her house." (Reported by Abu Dawud in al-Sunan, Baab maa jaa’a fee khurooj al-nisaa’ ilaa’l-masjid. See also Saheeh al-Jaami‘, no. 3833)..

They are taking hold only of one source, and neglecting all the other sources.

But Also There is no doubt that a woman’s prayer in her house is better for her than praying in the mosque, as is indicated by the Sunnah of the Prophet (Peace & Blessings of Allaah be upon Him). He said: "Do not prevent your women from going to the mosque, even though their houses are better for them." (Reported by Abu Dawud in al-Sunan, Baab maa jaa’a fee khurooj al-nisaa’ ilaa’l-masjid: Baab al-tashdeed fee dhaalik. See also Saheeh al-Jaami‘, no. 7458).

Whenever a woman prays in a place that is more private and more hidden, that is better for her, as the Prophet (Peace & Blessings of Allaah be upon Him) said: "A woman’s prayer in her house is better than her prayer in her courtyard, and her prayer in her bedroom is better than her prayer in her house." (Reported by Abu Dawud in al-Sunan, Baab maa jaa’a fee khurooj al-nisaa’ ilaa’l-masjid. See also Saheeh al-Jaami‘, no. 3833).

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."
[Sahi 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. [Sahi 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. [Sahi 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).
[Sahi 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 first ones.
[Sahi 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."
[Sahi 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]

WOMEN WILL GET SAME EQUAL REWARD FOR PRAYINGIN THE HOUSE

A lady questioned Prophet Mohammed’ we have got infants; we have got household work how can we go 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 are intermingling.

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 best rows 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).

But there are conditions attached to the permission for women to go to the mosque, as follows:

(1) She should wear complete hijaab.
(2) She should not go out wearing perfume.
(3) She should have the permission of her husband.

Her going out should not involve any other kind of prohibited acts, such as being alone in a car with a non-mahram driver. If a woman does something wrong like that, her husband or guardian has the right to stop her; in fact it is his duty to do so.

And Allaah knows best.

Share: WHY WOMEN NOT ALLOWED IN MASJID (MOSQUE)?