Q&A

Ruling on Prayer and Fasting for a Menstruating Woman

What is the ruling on prayer and fasting for a menstruating woman?

1. Purity (Tahara): During menstruation, a woman is not considered ritually pure for prayer or fasting. After menstruation ends, she performs ghusl (ritual bath) to purify her body and can resume prayer and fasting.
2. Prayer: During menstruation, a woman is prohibited from performing Salah. After menstruation ends and she attains purity, she resumes her prayers and religious worship.
3. Fasting: During menstruation, a woman cannot fast Ramadan or any other obligatory fasts. After menstruation ends and she performs ghusl, she can continue fasting and participate in religious acts as usual.

Dua and Dhikr:
There is no specific prescribed dua or dhikr during menstruation, but it is recommended for a Muslim woman to continue remembering Allah and making supplications at all times.