The ruling on the tawaf of ifadhah for a woman who menstruated before it

The questioner:
A brother who is Egyptian and resides in Riyadh says: My sister came from Egypt with her husband to perform the obligatory Hajj last year. She menstruated before the tawaf of ifadhah and traveled back to Egypt without performing the tawaf of ifadhah. What expiation is required of her?

The Shaykh:
There is no expiation for this. The tawaf of ifadhah is a necessary part of the Hajj because it is one of its pillars. Therefore, she is required to return to Makkah and perform the tawaf of ifadhah. If she had sexual intercourse during this period before performing the tawaf of ifadhah, she must slaughter a fidyah (ransom payment) in Makkah and distribute it to the poor of Makkah, along with performing the tawaf of ifadhah. Yes.

The questioner:
If she appoints someone, O Shaykh Salih, to perform the tawaf of ifadhah on her behalf, is that sufficient?

The Shaykh:
No, delegation is not permitted for it. Her presence is required. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh