What is the ruling on 'Umrah for a menstruating woman who comes to Makkah with the intention of 'Umrah but without entering ihram, because she was menstruating, and after becoming pure she entered ihram?

Question:
This questioner says: I came to Makkah with the intention of 'Umrah, but without entering ihram, because I was menstruating. After becoming pure, I entered ihram from al-Tan'īm and performed the 'Umrah. Is my 'Umrah valid, or is something required of me?

Answer:
The 'Umrah is valid, but it is deficient because you left one of the obligatory acts of 'Umrah, which is entering ihram from the miqat, and you entered ihram from al-Tan'īm. This is sufficient for you, but you owe a fidyah (ransom payment). The 'Umrah is valid, and you owe a fidyah for leaving the entry into ihram from the miqat. This is a mistake. The obligatory thing is that the menstruating woman who intends 'Umrah enters ihram from the miqat while she is menstruating. She remains in her ihram until she becomes pure, then she enters the Sacred Mosque and performs the 'Umrah. As for passing the miqat without entering ihram while intending 'Umrah, and then entering ihram from al-Tan'īm, this is a mistake.