# Difference in posture between men and women

**Institution:** Darul Ifta Kauzariyya
**Category:** Prayers & Duties
**Madhab (School):** Shafii
**Mufti / Jurist:** Mufti Mohammed Adil Al Kauzari
**Published Date:** January 01, 1970
**Canonical URL:** https://mail.daruliftakauzariyya.com/fatwa-archive/743-Difference-in-posture-between-men-and-women

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## Question

Assalamualaikum, what is the correct way of praying Salah for women of the Shafi' Madhab? Can the answer please be detailed, specifically in terms of the differences in posture between men and women during Qiyam, Ruku', Sajdah and Attahiyyaat? Also what are the differences in posture of Salah for women between the Shafi' Madhab and the Hanafi Madhab? Jazakallahu Khai

## Answer / Fatwa Ruling

Differences between the prayers of women and men in  Shafi'i Madhhab; 1. The woman should raise her hands towards the ears and tie them between her chest and abdomen.   2. Keep her hands close to the body in ruku (men should keep their hand far from body). 3: In sujood, she should place her hands near to the body and her abdomen near to the thighs (men should keep it far). NB: Women should not recite aloud when there are other men.  All body parts of a woman are aurath except her face and forearm.   Differences in the prayers of women as compared to men according to Hanafi Madhhab. 1. In Takbeeratul Ihram, a woman should raise her hands towards her shoulders and tie on her chest. 2. She should only bend in ruku till her palms touch the knees . (Men should bend till their back and head becomes straight). 3. In sujood, her hands should be close to her abdomen and the abdomen near to her knees. 4. In both Attahiyat, her left shin should be on the ground and both her feet should be tilted to the right.

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