A woman in her Hidad going out for Tarawih

Q: Is it permissible for a woman whose husband died one month before Ramadan to offer Tarawih (special supererogatory night Prayer in Ramadan) and Tahajjud (optional late night Prayer) in the Masjid (mosque)? Is she permitted to leave the house during Hidad (prescribed mourning period during which a widow does not adorn herself and keeps to the home of her deceased husband) for this purpose?

A: A woman observing Hidad must stay at home and not go out except for a necessity. She should not go out to offer Tarawih and Tahajjud Prayers in the Masjid; she should offer Salah (Prayer) at home. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.