The Ruling on a Menstruating Woman Touching the Mushaf and Tafsir Books and Reciting the Qur'an

Question : Shaykh, the questioner asks about a menstruating woman reading the Qur'an and touching it without a barrier, as well as tafsir books. Please guide us in light of this question?

Answer : As for tafsir books, there is nothing wrong with touching them without a barrier. As for the Qur'an, she must not touch it except with a barrier. As for reading the Qur'an, if there is a need, there is nothing wrong with her reading it, such as if she wants to memorize it or review what she has memorized, or read the night and day adhkar. All of this is permissible. As for reading it as an act of worship, it is better that she not read it, because many scholars say that it is not permissible for a menstruating woman to read the Qur'an. And since she is not in need of reading it, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: May Allah reward you, and thank you to the sister questioner.