Fatimah Al-Zahra Al-Mansouri on Correct Prayer
The article addresses the issue of formal prayer in Morocco and the related jurisprudential matters, especially following the appointment of a woman, Fatima Zahraa Al-Mansouri, as Prime Minister and her presence alongside the King at an official religious occasion. The discussion focuses on the validity of women standing in a row with men during prayer, and the impact of this on the validity of the prayer according to the Maliki school, which does not invalidate the prayer simply due to alignment. The article indicates that the Sunnah recommends women to pray behind men, but jurisprudence distinguishes between encouragement and permissibility. It clarifies that the matter is not connected to a woman's political position but relates to the structure and rulings of prayer. It emphasizes the importance of religious institutions making official decisions if the issue arises practically, while respecting individual ijtihad, and stresses that the question should not be turned into a political or sectarian dispute.
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