Is it compulsory for women to go to the Masjid to perform Namaz?

Assalamu Alaikum
Is it compulsory (Fardh) for women to go to Masjid and perform Namaz?
Is there any Ayat in Qur'an by-which it is established that it is necessary for women to go to Masjid and perform Namaz?
If Allah has commanded so in Qur'an then why do the respected Ulema dislike the women going to Masjid and performing Namaz?
In CDs of some Madrasas here in Canada (Specially of Dr Farhat Hashimis Al Huda International) it is being taught to women that Allah's command is there in Qur'an that women should perform Namaz in Masjid. Please guide us in this regard by answering in detail

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
There is no such verse of the Holy Quran, nor any such Hadith in which it is mentioned that it is compulsory for women to perform Namaz in the Masjid. Whereas, there are many Ahadith prohibiting women from going to the Masjid for Namaz, and encouraging them to perform Namaz in the most covered and enclosed part of their homes, indicating that this is better and more rewarding for them . Nonetheless, if the mentioned Doctor can highlight the Quranic verses that supports his claim, perusal can also be done on them.
Allah knows best.

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