Should a woman place her hands during prayer on her stomach or above her chest?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no difference between men and women in the manner of placing the hands during prayer. Scholars have differed on whether the hands should be placed on the chest, above the navel, or below it.
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