FatwaTerengganuPrayer (Salah)
Bagi seorang wanita, manakah yang lebih afdal untuknya mendirikan solat fardu. Adakah boleh dia pergi ke masjid atau memadai dengan menunaikan solat fardu di rumah sahaja? - Jabatan Mufti Negeri Terengganu
Is it more virtuous for a woman to perform the obligatory prayers at the mosque, or is praying at home sufficient?
Short answer
The fatwa concludes that it is more virtuous for women to perform the obligatory prayers in congregation at the mosque or surau, as long as going does not neglect her duties toward her husband, children or family and she first obtains her husband's permission.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Terengganu State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama: Solat
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The fatwa concludes that it is more virtuous for women to perform the obligatory prayers in congregation at the mosque or surau, as long as going does not neglect her duties toward her husband, children or family and she first obtains her husband's permission. She must observe the limits of aurat and proper appearance as required by sharia so as to avoid disturbance and temptation from men. The fatwa also notes differing scholarly views and hadiths encouraging women to pray at home, but settles on the conclusion above after reviewing the arguments of reputable scholars.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Namun begitu, seseorang wanita itu berhak untuk hadir ke masjid bagi mendirikan solat dengan syarat dia tidak berhias dan dapat menjaga dirinya daripada fitnah, godaan mahupun mendatangkan syahwat kepada kaum lelaki.
Read the full fatwa on the Terengganu website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Terengganu State Mufti Department. “Bagi seorang wanita, manakah yang lebih afdal untuknya mendirikan solat fardu. Adakah boleh dia pergi ke masjid atau memadai dengan menunaikan solat fardu di rumah sahaja? - Jabatan Mufti Negeri Terengganu”, 20 August 2025. https://mufti.terengganu.gov.my/bahagian-suk/soal-jawab-agama/bab-solat/225-bagi-seorang-wanita-manakah-yang-lebih-afdal-untuknya-mendirikan-solat-fardu-adakah-boleh-dia-pergi-ke-masjid-atau-memadai-dengan-menunaikan-solat-fardu-di-rumah-sahaja. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/women-obligatory-prayer-mosque-or-home/