Haidh commencing while traveling for umrah
Question
A woman who was traveling for umrah entered the state of ihraam. While traveling, her period commenced. What should she do?
Answer
She should remain in the state of ihraam. After her haidh terminates, she will make ghusl and then enter Musjid-ul-Haraam to perform umrah.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
وحيضها لا يمنع نسكا إلا الطواف فهو حرام من وجهين: دخولها المسجد وترك واجب الطهارة فلو حاضت قبل الإحرام اغتسلت وأحرمت وشهدت جميع المناسك إلا الطواف والسعي لأنه لا يصح بدون الطواف (غنية الناسك صـ 94)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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