Performing maghrib and esha salaah individually in Muzdalifah

Q: Can women perform Maghrib Salaah followed by Esha Salaah individually in Muzdalifah? Also, can men do the same or is it compulsory to offer the two salaah in jamaat?

A: Yes, women may perform the Maghrib and Esha Salaah individually in Muzdalifah in the time of Esha. As for men, then they should perform the Maghrib and Esha Salaah together with jamaat in the time of Esha. 

If any man performed the Maghrib and Esha Salaah alone, the salaah will be valid. However, he should repent for leaving out performing salaah with jamaat.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)