Jamiatul Ulama KZN

Azaan and Iqaamah for females

· 13 Muharram 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

With regards to the subject (of giving Azaan), the hadth mentions speaks only about men…. What about woman, is it a sin if we were to call the adhaan and iqamaah in a low voice in the presence of only woman, or people of our household e.g my younger brother etc….?

Answer

Islam has not stipulated Azaan or Iqaamah for females. Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar Radhiyallahu Anhuma as well Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas Radhiyallahu Anhuma have stated, “There is no Azaan or Iqaamah for females.” (Sunanul Kubra, Musannaf Abdur Razzaaq)

Hence, females should simply perform their Salaah without Azaan or Iqaamah.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/azaan-and-iqaamah-for-females/
Fatawa SA: https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/jamiat-18146

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