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preparation, he must take a purifying bath/shower and clean his mouth. He should also wear
perfume and wear white loose clothing. He should arrive at the mosque before the sun
reaches its highest, for juma replaces his afternoon prayer.
10. Specific Information for Women
a. In Islamic faith it is understood that men are attracted to women by way of sight, whereas
women are attracted to men by way of thought. Therefore in order to avoid any sexual
thoughts on the part of the male during a time of prayer, it is necessary for a woman to
cover her entire body save the face and hands. Contrary to Western opinion, the choice to
cover the body is done out of respect for the woman, and some Muslim women cover up
partly as a favor to their Muslim brothers.¹¹ For the same reason, when men and women are
praying together, the woman prays behind the man so that he cannot be sexually distracted
by her presence, thus allowing him to focus on his prayer. All this being said, if you are
female, it is obligatory to cover one‟s self up during prayer (even if you are alone.)³
b. In Islamic thought, a woman should have the opportunity to rest during her menstrual period.
Therefore, during her cycle, a woman must not participate in any of the five obligatory
prayers.³ If however a woman begins to bleed and the bleeding ceases within 24 hours, it is
perfume and wear white loose clothing. He should arrive at the mosque before the sun
reaches its highest, for juma replaces his afternoon prayer.
10. Specific Information for Women
a. In Islamic faith it is understood that men are attracted to women by way of sight, whereas
women are attracted to men by way of thought. Therefore in order to avoid any sexual
thoughts on the part of the male during a time of prayer, it is necessary for a woman to
cover her entire body save the face and hands. Contrary to Western opinion, the choice to
cover the body is done out of respect for the woman, and some Muslim women cover up
partly as a favor to their Muslim brothers.¹¹ For the same reason, when men and women are
praying together, the woman prays behind the man so that he cannot be sexually distracted
by her presence, thus allowing him to focus on his prayer. All this being said, if you are
female, it is obligatory to cover one‟s self up during prayer (even if you are alone.)³
b. In Islamic thought, a woman should have the opportunity to rest during her menstrual period.
Therefore, during her cycle, a woman must not participate in any of the five obligatory
prayers.³ If however a woman begins to bleed and the bleeding ceases within 24 hours, it is