Women performing salaah at the time of a solar eclipse
Question
What is the sunnah method for women that should be adopted at the time of solar eclipse?
Answer
They may do the same thing that men do within the confines of their homes individually.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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