Performing salah with family

Question

If a man performs salah with his wife and children at home in congregation, can the wife call the adhan and the iqamah since the husband will be the imam? Is this permissible?

Answer

 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما

In the aforementioned scenario, it would be best for the husband to call the adhan, iqamah and lead the salah since there is no precedent of a woman calling azan or iqama during the lifetime of the Messenger (may Allah bless him and give him peace) or the companions.

والله اعلم

Allah Knows best.

Approved by: Mufti Husain Ahmad Madani