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The fact that women stand behind men is in no way meant to
imply an inferior status. This rule was created to prevent distrac-
tions which could detract from the performance and effectiveness
of the prayer service. No Muslim, man or woman, is allowed to
touch the body of a member of the opposite sex during prayer. If
men and women stand side by side in prayer they cannot possibly
avoid touching each other. Furthermore, if a woman is praying in
front of, or beside a man, it is very likely that some part of her
body may become uncovered in the course of changing positions.
In such a circumstance the man may observe the exposed part of
the woman's body, causing embarrassment to both, and creating a
distraction that could possibly lead to evil thoughts. To help the
followers concentrate their thoughts on prayer to Allah, The Most
High, Al-Islam has ordained separate sections for men and
women.
When only women are present it is permissible for them to hold
The fact that women stand behind men is in no way meant to
imply an inferior status. This rule was created to prevent distrac-
tions which could detract from the performance and effectiveness
of the prayer service. No Muslim, man or woman, is allowed to
touch the body of a member of the opposite sex during prayer. If
men and women stand side by side in prayer they cannot possibly
avoid touching each other. Furthermore, if a woman is praying in
front of, or beside a man, it is very likely that some part of her
body may become uncovered in the course of changing positions.
In such a circumstance the man may observe the exposed part of
the woman's body, causing embarrassment to both, and creating a
distraction that could possibly lead to evil thoughts. To help the
followers concentrate their thoughts on prayer to Allah, The Most
High, Al-Islam has ordained separate sections for men and
women.
When only women are present it is permissible for them to hold