Man leading his female mahrams in salaah
Question
Is it possible for a man to lead in salah his female mahram family members? So can one man and one woman pray in congregation?
Is the presence of atleast 2 males necessary for congregational salah?
Answer
Yes.
One person behind the imaam is also a congregation.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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