Does a female student walking in front of me on the stage, which is located in front of the Qiblah, invalidate my prayer, and must it be repeated?
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The passage of a woman in front of a praying person does not invalidate or interrupt the prayer according to the majority of scholars. It is recommended for the praying person to place a barrier (sutrah) if he fears someone passing in front of him.
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