What is the ruling on a menstruating woman reciting the Qur'an for the purpose of teaching?
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The questioner : Shaykh, may Allah forgive you, what is the correct view regarding a menstruating woman reciting the Qur'an without touching it?
The Shaykh : In what?
The questioner : A menstruating woman reciting the Qur'an without touching it?
The Shaykh : Yes, the stronger view in my opinion is that she may recite it when there is a need, such as for regular devotional recitations, teaching, or studying. However, for the purpose of worship alone, she should not, because the scholars differ on this issue. If she does recite, some scholars say she has committed a sin, while others say she is rewarded. Avoiding harm is preferable to seeking benefit.
The questioner : If she is learning?
The Shaykh : There is no harm in her learning; there is no harm, because this is a need.
The Shaykh : In what?
The questioner : A menstruating woman reciting the Qur'an without touching it?
The Shaykh : Yes, the stronger view in my opinion is that she may recite it when there is a need, such as for regular devotional recitations, teaching, or studying. However, for the purpose of worship alone, she should not, because the scholars differ on this issue. If she does recite, some scholars say she has committed a sin, while others say she is rewarded. Avoiding harm is preferable to seeking benefit.
The questioner : If she is learning?
The Shaykh : There is no harm in her learning; there is no harm, because this is a need.