What is the ruling on women praying in separate rows in the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and in the path of men going to their prayer area, when there is a covered and designated prayer area for them?
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It is not permissible for women to mix with men in the mosque. Women must adhere to the aforementioned conditions and stay away from places of mixing, such as praying at the doors. A woman's prayer in the mosque is permissible but not obligatory, and her prayer in her home is better for her, even if there is no fear of temptation. As for the spacing of their rows, the is for the rows to be straight and close together, but if they are not straight, the prayer is still valid.
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