likeable Salat of a woman to Allah is the one which she offers in her
house privately and in a dark place." [Ibn Khuzaimah]
Praying in privacy secludes her from distractions and allows her to
focus on her communication with Allah (subhana wa ta'ala). It is also
easier for women not to have to leave their houses or walk through
men. It may be burning hot or freezing cold outside but she does not
have to brave the weather to get the same reward as men. She doesn't
have to drag small children along, nor leave them with baby-sitters
with going back and forth from the Masjid as men are required to do.
The role Allah (subhana wa ta'ala) requires men to play in society is
different. They have to handle the work outdoors and work to provide
for themselves as well as their families. The role Allah (subhana wa
ta'ala) has given to women is to make the home a comfortable and
welcoming place where her children can grow up to love Allah, His
Prophet and Islam, and live peacefully.
This Hadith is a special blessing for women given the nature of their
responsibilities at home and with (especially small) children. All
praise is due to Allah the Most Merciful that He rewards women even
more to do what is more convenient for them and their households.
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