Should a menstruating woman respond to the Adhaan
Question
We came across a Mas’ala which states that it is Makrooh for a woman in the state of Haidh to reply to the Adhaan. Most of us were unaware of this ruling. Can you kindly explain the following:
1) What is the reason for this? (By asking this question by no means are we questioning the Deen, rather it is our desire to understand and act upon Deen)
2) Should the Dua after Adhaan be recited or not?
Answer
A woman experiencing her menstrual cycle is permitted to reply to the Adhaan (if she wishes to do so) as the Adhaan consist of the Zikr of Allah Ta’ala. However, it is not necessary for her to respond to the Adhaan as she is exempted from performing Salaah. In conclusion, it is totally permissible for a menstruating woman to respond to the Adhaan without any form of Karahat (abhorrence).
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
وَيَجُوزُ لِلْجُنُبِ وَالْحَائِضِ الدَّعَوَاتُ وَجَوَابُ الْأَذَانِ وَنَحْوُ ذَلِكَ فِي السِّرَاجِيَّةِ (الفتاوي الهندية ص38 ج1)
- Answered by
- Mufti Mohammed Desai
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