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Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Dear sister in Islam, thanks a lot for your question, which reflects your care to have a clear view of the teachings of Islam. Allah commands Muslims to refer to people of knowledge to become well acquainted with the teachings of Islam in all aspects of life.
First of all, it should be clear that Jumu`ah prayer is not obligatory for Muslim women, but if they do perform them, then they don't have to perform Zuhr prayer.
In his well-known book, Fiqh As-Sunnah, the late Sheikh Sayyed Sabiq states:
“Jumu`ah prayer is not obligatory upon women… There is no difference among Muslim scholars in this regard.
Tariq ibn Shihab reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Jumu`ah prayer is a duty upon every Muslim in congregation, save four: a slave, a woman, a child, or a person who is ill."
Should a woman pray Jumu`ah, it will be valid and she will no longer be obliged to pray the Zuhr. Women during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings b upon him) attended the mosque and used to pray Jumu`ah with him.” Responding to your question, Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi, former President of the Islamic Society of North America, states:
“It is correct that Jumu`ah prayer is not obligatory upon women, but women are allowed to pray Jumu`ah prayers in the mosque along with men. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Do not prevent the female servants of Allah to come to the mosques of Allah." (Reported by Al-Bukhari)
Women used to attend the Jumu`ah and other prayers in the Mosque of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) during his lifetime. They were never told to pray Zuhr also. Thus, it is clear that if a woman prays Jumu`ah prayer in the mosque with the congregation, then this is sufficient for her. She does not have to pray Zuhr after that.” Thus, though women are exempted from performing Jumu`ah prayer, they are allowed to perform it, and, in such a case, they need not pray Zuhr.
You can also read:
Women Praying in Mosques
Women Attending Lessons at the Mosque with Men Without a Barrier
Can Menstruating Women Attend `Eid Prayers and Classes in the Mosque?
Non-Muslim Women Entering the Mosque without Hijab
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