It is not obligatory on women to attend daily prayers in the mosque or be regular in Jumu`ah. The reasons are clear: women’s duties as mothers, nurturers, and caregivers are far more important and have greater priority as it affects the future of the family and community. Therefore they are relieved of such obligations.

 

Having said this, I must also point out that the above should not be taken to prevent women from praying in the mosque or attending Jumu`ah; in fact, they have been doing that since the time of the Prophet. We know that the wives of the Prophet as well as other women companions were wont of praying in the mosques unless prevented from doing because of exceptional circumstances.