The ruling on the prayer of a menstruating woman if she becomes pure during the time of 'Asr

Question:
The questioner mentioned that some scholars say that if a woman becomes pure in the afternoon, she is only required to pray 'Asr, because the time for Zuhr has passed; and if she becomes pure before dawn, she is not required to do anything except Fajr. What is the stronger opinion in this matter?

Answer:
The correct view is that she makes up the missed prayers, because Zuhr and 'Asr are one time for one who has an excuse, such as illness or travel, and 'Isha' and Maghrib are one time in the case of illness. The sick woman and the menstruating woman are excused until she becomes pure. If she becomes pure in the afternoon, she prays Zuhr and 'Asr. If she becomes pure at night, she prays Maghrib and 'Isha'. Likewise, a group of the Companions, who are the most knowledgeable people about this (may Allah be pleased with them), held this view. Therefore, the prohibition applies to the time of necessity, such as performing the prayer in 'Asr.