Quranic Prayers During Menses
Q. "We
do know that a woman, during her monthly periods, is forbidden from performing
Salah and from the recitation of the Holy Qur'an. But we want to confirm
whether the Arabic prayers and the "Tasbihat" are also prohibited
for a women during her monthly period? please also tell us about the "durood
Sharif", whether it is allowed or not"
(Yasmin
Nasim, Karachi)
A. Only four kinds of 'Ibadah' (worship) are prohibited for a woman
during her monthly periods,
(i) Salah (namaz)
(ii) Fast
(iii) Tawaf of the Ka'bah
(iv) Recitation of the Holy Quran.
All other forms of worship are allowed for her. She can recite any dhikr
or Tasbih. She can recite durood sharif (Salah on the Holy Prophet {S.A.W.})
She can also supplicate in whatever language she wishes. Even the Arabic
supplications of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) are allowed, with the intention
of du'a' (prayer) not of tilawah (recitation). For example the Surah al
Fatihah consists of certain prayers. If a woman recites the Surah al Fatihah
in Order to receive the reward of recitation only, it is not allowed for
her. But if she recites the Surah al Fatihah as a prayer and with a clear
intention to supplicate, it is permissible for her even during her monthly
periods. The same is true with other prayers and supplications found in
the Holy Qur'an.
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