Should women correct a mistaken Imam in prayer, or should they clap?
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If women pray alone, away from non- men, it is permissible for them to correct their Imam and rectify her mistake in recitation. It is also recommended for them to clap to alert her if she makes a mistake in her prayer, because the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Clapping is only for women," singling them out for this to protect them from having their voices heard.
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