QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO FEMALES
Below Questions and Answers are from Jamiat KZN
Below Questions and Answers are from Jamiat KZN
1. Does a woman have to keep qadha of fasts missed due to menstruation?
A. Yes, Sayyidatuna A’ishah (RadiallaahuAnha) reports from Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi WaSallam) that a menstruating woman will keep the qadha of missed fasts but there is no qadha for Salaah missed during menses. (I’laausSunan V: 1, P: 372, Idaratul Qur’an)
2. Can I visit my gynaecologist or have a pap-smear during Ramadaan?
A. The fast would be nullified if medication is inserted into the private part. It would therefore be advisable to delay the appointment until after Ramadaan. (al-Fataawa al-Hindiyyah– V: 1, P: 204, Turath)
3. Is a fasting woman allowed to breastfeed her baby?
4. Is it permissible to take the medication like the pill (contraceptive) throughout the month ofRamadaan to avoid getting one’s period in order to keep all the fasts as it is very difficult to keep the missed fasts?
A. Though it is permissible, it is not best to do so. It could have side effects like tampering with one’s cycle, etc. which leads to difficulties and problems in the future for Salaah, Umrah/Hajjetc. This is besides other long term medical harms.
5. I would like to obtain some clarity on women that miss fast in the month of Ramadaan due to being pregnant or are breastfeeding. Are they required to fast after Ramadaan the missed fasts or can they just pay the Fidyah?
A. Women who are breastfeeding or pregnant may postpone the fast during Ramadaan if fasting will be detrimental to their health or the health of the child. After Ramadaan, they will have to make qadha of the fasts they had missed when they are in a position to do so. Paying the Fidyah will not suffice if one is physically able to make qadha of the missed fasts.
NB. Breastfeeding and pregnant women should consult an upright and experienced Muslim doctor for advice on whether fasting will be detrimental or not.
6. If a female starts menstruating whilst fasting in Ramadaan, can she eat (discreetly) when she is in seclusion? Similarly can she do so when she stops menstruating during the day? What if in both cases she kept the entire fast for that day. Will her fast be valid as she has completed some part of the fast as a pure/paak person?
A. If her menses has commenced whilst fasting then she may eat discreetly (out of people’s sight). However if her menses had terminated during the day, then she should abstain from eating and drinking etc. both in private and public and act as a fasting person.In both cases her fast will be invalid as menstruating women cannot fast. She will have to make qadha for these days as well after Ramadaan. (AhsanulFatawa, V: 4, P: 438, Sa’eed)
7. Is it permissible for a female to insert medicine through her private part whilst fasting?
A: Any form of medicine inserted into the internal part of a woman’s private will invalidate herfast. (al-Fataawa al-Hindiyyah– V: 1, P: 204, Turath)
And Allah Knows Best.
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