Fatwa No : 84844
Ruling on a Woman Performing Tawaf al-Ziyarah in a State of Menstruation Due to Necessity

Ruling on a Woman Performing Tawaf al-Ziyarah in a State of Menstruation Due to Necessity

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh! What do the respected Muftis say regarding the following matter: A woman went for Hajj, but during the days of Hajj, her menstrual cycle began. She was able to complete all the remaining rituals of Hajj except for Tawaf al-Ziyarah, which she could not perform due to her menstruation. Her return flight is on the 15th of Dhul-Hijjah, while her menstruation is expected to end on the 18th of Dhul-Hijjah. Due to the absence of a mahram or other unavoidable circumstances, she is unable to stay back. In this situation, what is the Shari'ah ruling for her? Kindly explain this matter clearly and provide a satisfying answer. Jazakum Allahu Khayran! (May Allah reward you with goodness).

الجوابُ حامِدا ًو مُصلیِّا ً

In a case of genuine necessity, where a woman is absolutely unable to stay any longer (due to lack of a mahram or other unavoidable reasons), she may perform Tawaf al-Ziyarah even while in the state of menstruation. However, she must offer a sacrifice (badanah) — that is, a cow or a camel — within the boundaries of the Haram, and also repent and seek forgiveness from Allah for performing the tawaf in the state of menstruation.

مأخَذُ الفَتوی

كما في حاشية ابن عابدين (رد المحتار): نقل بعض المحشين عن منسك ابن أمير حاج: لو هم الركب على القفول ولم تطهر فاستفتت هل تطوف أم لا؟ قالوا يقال لها لا يحل لك دخول المسجد وإن دخلت وطفت أثمت وصح طوافك وعليك ذبح بدنة وهذه مسألة كثيرة الوقوع يتحير فيها النساء. اه (2/ 519)۔