Women Returning After Fajr Prayer in Darkness

Women Returning After Fajr Prayer

Narrated Aishah (RA): Allah's Messenger (PBUH) used to offer the Fajr prayer when it was still dark and the believing women used to return (after finishing their prayer) and nobody could recognize them owing to darkness, or they could not recognize one another.

Explanation and Benefits:

This Hadith emphasizes the importance of privacy and safety for women who attend the Fajr prayer in the early morning. 

The cover of darkness allowed them to pray freely, without the worry of being seen or recognized by others.

It reflects the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH), who encouraged both devotion to prayer and the protection of women's modesty. 

Additionally, the Hadith underscores the significance of Fajr prayer and the value of congregational worship at the mosque, while still ensuring comfort and ease for female worshippers.

Conclusion:

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) took great care to ensure that women could pray in comfort and safety, even in public places like the mosque.

The practice of returning right after the Fajr prayer, especially during the dark hours, highlights the values of modesty, safety, and dignity. It also underscores the importance of the early morning prayer.

By adhering to this Sunnah, both men and women can cultivate a sense of spiritual discipline while upholding the principles of respect and privacy that are so vital in Islam.

Hadith Reference:

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari

Hadith No: 872

Volume: 01

Book: The Book of Adhan

Chapter: Returning of the women immediately after the Fajr prayer and their staying in the mosque for a short period only.

Page No: 478

Narrated By: Aishah (RA:)

Translator: Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan