How can a Muslim woman who is praying behind her mahram open upon him if he makes a mistake in recitation, in the event that there is no one else to do so?
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It is permissible for a woman to prompt her (unmarriageable kin) during prayer if the Imam makes a mistake, provided there are no foreign men present who can hear her. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade women from saying "Subhan Allah" (glorifying God) and commanded them to clap when necessary during prayer if there were foreign men present. This was to lower her voice and prevent temptation. However, if the woman is with other women or mahrams, she should say "Subhan Allah" and not clap.
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