1. The follower intends to follow the Imam together with the opening Takbir.
2. Under the classical rule stated here, a male Imam's intention to lead women is a condition for their Iqtida. The footnote records later juristic discussion about Jumu'ah and Eid cases, so the rule should not be generalized beyond the source without qualification.
3. The Imam's heel must not be behind the follower's heel. Equal heels are valid; a follower's longer toes extending forward do not matter when the heel is not ahead.
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Conditions 1–3: Intention, Women Following a Male Imam, and Heel Alignment
Following the Imam: The 14 Conditions of Valid Iqtida and Row Formation
1. The follower intends to follow the Imam together with the opening Takbir.
2. Under the classical rule stated here, a male Imam's intention to lead women is a condition for their Iqtida. The footnote records later juristic discussion about Jumu'ah and Eid cases, so the rule should not be generalized beyond the source without qualification.
3. The Imam's heel must not be behind the follower's heel. Equal heels are valid; a follower's longer toes extending forward do not matter when the heel is not ahead.