Women Leaving After Prayer Before Men

Women Leaving After Salat Before Men

Narrated Umm Salam (RA): Whenever Allah's Messenger (PBUH) completed the Salat (prayer) with Taslim, the women used to get up immediately and Allah's Messenger (PBUH) would remain at his place for sometime before getting up. 

The subnarrator (Az-Zuhri) said, We think, and Allah knows better, that he did so, so that the women might leave before the men could catch up with them.

Explanation and Significance

This Hadith brings to light a subtle yet significant practice concerning how women should exit the mosque after they finish praying.

Women Depart First: Once the obligatory prayer concluded, women would leave their places without hesitation.

The Prophet’s Thoughtfulness: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would deliberately hold back before he got up himself. This thoughtful gesture allowed women to leave the mosque safely and at their own pace, ensuring they weren't rushed or closely followed by men.

Respect and Privacy: This practice reflects the Prophet’s deep respect for the privacy and well-being of women during communal worship.

Lessons for Today

Following the Sunnah: Men and women alike can embrace this guidance to uphold proper etiquette and show respect within mosques.

Prioritizing Safety and Comfort: This Hadith serves as a reminder that Islam emphasizes the importance of considering the needs of others, particularly in communal spaces.

Promoting Modesty: Allowing women to exit first not only supports modesty but also helps maintain a sense of decorum during group prayers.

Conclusion:

Hadith Reference:

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari

Hadith No: 870

Volume: 01

Book: The Book of Adhan

Chapter: The Salat (prayer) of women behind men.

Page No: 477

Narrated By: Umm Salama (RA:)

Translator: Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan