What is the ruling on a man who has intercourse with his wife while she is menstruating, in a place other than the private parts?

Question:
A questioner says: I had intercourse with my wife while she was menstruating, in a place other than the private parts. Is that permissible?

Answer:
It is permissible for him to have physical contact with his wife while she is menstruating in a place other than the private parts, and to take pleasure from her in a place other than the private parts. This is based on the saying of Allah the Exalted: "Menstruation" refers to the private parts, the exit of the menstrual blood. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to order his wife, while she was menstruating, to wrap herself in a garment, and he would have physical contact with her (peace and blessings be upon him). He said, "Do everything except intercourse, except intercourse with the private parts." Yes.