The Ruling on the Tawaf of 'Umrah During Menstruation

Question:
Honorable Shaykh. If a woman makes a condition when performing 'Umrah and then she menstruates, does she exit the state of ihram and owe nothing?

Answer:
Menstruation is not a barrier; menstruation is a normal thing for women. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: So it is not a barrier. But she waits until she becomes pure and takes a bath, then she performs tawaf. And if travel compels her, the means today are easy, praise be to Allah. She travels, and when she becomes pure, her mahram brings her and she performs tawaf. The circuits are easy; they are not difficult like the old days on camels with months of travel. Now it is hours in a plane or a car; it is easy.