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Are women allowed to make a jamaat together in Ramadan for Taraweeh at one's house?

Published as Women performing Taraweeh Salaah in jamaat

· 25 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Are women allowed to make a jamaat together in Ramadan for Taraweeh at one's house?

Answer

No. They should read individually.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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