The Circumambulation of a Woman in Menstruation
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Question:
The questioner: Is it permissible for a woman to perform the tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka'bah) while she is menstruating? In other words, is the view that tawaf does not require ritual purity correct?
Answer:
The Shaykh: The view that ritual purity is not required for tawaf is a valid opinion, but the correct view is that ritual purity is required. These are the evidences: "Do not perform tawaf while menstruating." How can a menstruating woman perform tawaf? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: This is the correct evidence.
The questioner: Is it permissible for a woman to perform the tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka'bah) while she is menstruating? In other words, is the view that tawaf does not require ritual purity correct?
Answer:
The Shaykh: The view that ritual purity is not required for tawaf is a valid opinion, but the correct view is that ritual purity is required. These are the evidences: "Do not perform tawaf while menstruating." How can a menstruating woman perform tawaf? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Do not perform tawaf around the House until you have purified yourself. This is it.
ألا تطوفي بالبيت حتى تطوي هذا هو
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب صلاة الجمعة — islamhouse.com (1:09:23)
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