Is it permissible for men to pray behind women who are praying individually in a single row, especially when there is a shared prayer room?
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Women must be separated from men in the prayer area, even if it is small. The back of the prayer area for women should be designated with a barrier or a sign, while leaving sufficient space for men who arrive late to pray in front of the women.
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Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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