Joining Congregational Prayer as a Woman Alone

Question

Is it permissible for a woman to join the congregational prayer if she is the only woman present? [AR_ID:2617]

Answer 1

Peace be upon you.

Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may Allah protect him):

Yes, it is valid, and she will receive the reward of the congregation.

Source: Answers to Religious Inquiries, S564 + S595.

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Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah protect him):

Yes, it is valid. The minimum number required for a congregation, except for Friday and the two Eid prayers which are conditional on having a congregation, is two, one of whom is the imam, even if the follower is a woman or a child.

Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Issue 775.

May you be successful in all good.