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Anonymous asked in Society & CultureHolidaysRamadan · 1 decade ago

can i go to the masjid if i'm on my period?

ok i have a quran recitation ewvery sat and sun can i go to it or no???

also i know i'm not alloweed to touch the quran when i'm on my period but how about if i use my mp3 for quran recitation of my surah write it down in a paper memorize it and then go to dugsi without touching the kutab. is that a sin?? cause i have a quran class which i LOVE.. help please i'm a sunni.....

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You can still go to the mosque but your not allowed to be in the prayer area so if the qur'an recitation is in the prayer area then you can not. As for reading qur'an ur not supposed to touch the qur'an..

    The majority of fuqahaa’ say that it is haraam for a woman to recite Qur’aan during her period, until she is taahir (pure) again. The only exceptions they make is in the case of dhikr (remembrance of Allaah) and phrases that are not intended as tilaawah (recitation), such as saying “Bismillaahi’r-Rahmaani’r-Raheem” or “Innaa Lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon”, or other phrases from the Qur’aan which are repeated as general du’aa’s.

    They base their evidence for forbidding menstruating women to recite Qur’aan on several things, including the following:

    Menstruation is seen as coming under the rulings that apply to one who is junub (in a state of impurity following sexual intercourse), because both states require ghusl. This is based on the hadeeth narrated by ‘Ali ibn Abi Taalib (may Allaah be pleased with him), according to which the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to teach the Qur’aan and he never prevented anyone from learning it except those who were in a state of janaabah (impurity).” (Reported by Abu Dawood, 1/281; al-Tirmidhi, 146; al-Nisaa’i, 1/144; Ibn Maajah, 1/207; Ahmad, 1/84; Ibn Khuzaymah [??], 1/104. Al-Tirmidhi said: a saheeh hasan hadeeth. Al-Haafiz ibn Hajar said: the truth is that it is the type of hasan hadeeth that could be used as evidence).

    The hadeeth of Ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with them both), according to which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The menstruating woman and the one who is in a state of impurity (janaabah) should not recite anything of the Qur’aan.” (Reported by al-Tirmidhi, 131; Ibn Maajah, 595; al-Daaraqutni (1/117); al-Bayhaqi, 1/89. This is a da’eef hadeeth, because it was reported by Ismaa’eel ibn ‘Ayyaash from the Hijaazis, and his reports from them are da’eef as is well known to those who are conversant with the study of hadeeth. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said (21/460): it is a da’eef hadeeth by the unanimous agreement of the scholars of hadeeth. See Nasb al-Raayah, 1/195; al-Talkhees al-Habeer, 1/183).

    Some scholars say that it is permitted for a menstruating woman to recite Qur’aan. This is the opinion of Maalik, and one opinion narrated from Ahmad, which Ibn Taymiyah preferred and which al-Shawkaani believed to be correct. The scholars based the following points on this opinion:

    The principle is that things are allowed and permitted unless there is evidence to the contrary. There is no such evidence to say that a menstruating woman is not allowed to recite Qur’aan. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said: “There is no clear, saheeh text to indicate that a menstruating woman is forbidden to recite Qur’aan… It is known that women used to menstruate at the time of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and he did not forbid them to recite Qur’aan, or to remember Allaah (dhikr) and offer du’aa’.”

    Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted, commands (Muslims) to recite Qur’aan. He praises the one who does so, and promises him (or her) a great reward. No one is excluded from this except the one concerning whom there is solid evidence (daleel), and there is no such evidence in the case of menstruating women, as stated above.

    The analogy between the menstruating woman and the one who is in a state of janaabah is made despite the fact that there are differences between them. The one who is in a state of janaabah has the option of removing the “barrier” by making ghusl, unlike the menstruating woman. A woman’s period usually lasts for some length of time, whereas the person who is in a state of janaabah is required to do ghusl when the time for prayer comes.

    Preventing a menstruating woman from reciting Qur’aan deprives her of the chance to earn reward, and it may make her forget something of the Qur’aan, or she may need to recite it for the purposes of teaching or learning.

    From the above, it is clear that the evidence of those who allow a menstruating woman to recite Qur’aan is stronger. If a woman wants to err on the side of caution, she can limit her recitation to the passages which she is afraid of forgetting.

    It is very important to note that what we have been discussing here is restricted to what a menstruating woman recites from memory. When it comes to reading from the Mus-haf (the Arabic text itself), a different rule applies. The correct view of the scholars is that it is forbidden to touch the mus-haf when one is in any kind of state of impurity, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “… which none can touch except the purified.” [al-Waaqi’ah 56:79]. In a letter to ‘Amr ibn Hazm, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told the people of Yemen: “No one should touch the Qur’aan except one who is taahir (pure).” (Reported by Maalik, 1/199; al-Nisaa’i, 8/57; Ibn Hibbaan, 793; al-Bayhaqi, 1/87. Al-Haafiz ibn Hajar said: A group of scholars classed this hadeeth as saheeh because it is so well known. Al-Shaafi’i said: It is proven by them that it was a letter sent by the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). Ibn ‘Abd al-Barr said: “This letter is famous among the scholars of seerah, and is so well known among the scholars that it does not need an isnaad. It is like tawaatur because the people accepted and recognized it. Shaykh al-Albani said that its is saheeh. Al-Talkhees al-Habeer, 4/17. See also: Nasb al-Raayah, 1/196; Irwaa’ al-Ghaleel, 1/158).

    (Haashiyat Ibn ‘Aabideen, 1/159; al-Majmoo’, 1/356; Kashshaaf al-Qinaa’, 1/147; al-Mughni, 3/461; Nayl al-Awtaar, 1/226; Majmoo’ al-Fataawaa, 21/460; al-Sharh al-Mumti’ li’l-Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, 1/291)

    And Allaah knows best.

    Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

  • 1 decade ago

    for clarication. the reason women were not allowed in the masjids during their cycles back in the day was b/c they didn't have access to the toilettries we have now. there is a difference of opinion a/b this some scholars say yes some say no. but Allah knows best. do what you feel is right for you.can can recite qu'ran from memorization during this time and increase yor dhkir and dua.

    i personally choose to stay at home at this time as it's what's comfortable for me. there is also debate a/b touching it during this time as well again do what yu think is best for you. i would talk to the older sisters who have more knowledge of these matters. take care

  • 1 decade ago

    You should ask the teacher of your Qur'an class...I'm pretty sure women cannot recite aloud while on their period. I'm sorry sister I'm not a scholar so i don't wanna give the wrong answer. The only thing I can say is, your effort is great mash'Allah and may Allah bless you for your determination. Ameen . Salamu Alaikom

  • nwamah
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    My Masjid

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    What does being a Sunni have to do with that? O.o

    Lol.

    Ermm, you can listen to the Qur'an being recited, but you cannot listen to it with the intention of reading/memorizing.

    You can't touch the Qur'an. It's not considered a sin, but I think it's considered more of a restriction.

    I have learned so far, that you can only listen to the Qur'an being recited by someone else when menstruating.

  • 1 decade ago

    no u cant go to mosque while on period. but u can recite Quran from mp3 player or from tv or from radio or any body else can recite for u

  • pink
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    You will want to ask the teacher, who should know whether your mosque is the dedicated type where those certain rules apply. It is also possible that you are meeting in a part of the building that is not considered part of that certain dedicated space.

    Islamic rulings have already been made on this issue. It is better to seek them from qualified scholars. The islamqa site is salafist and therefore not reliable.

    Some Islamic rulings regarding hayd (menstruation) follow.

    SUNNI ISLAM (Hanafi Madhhab)

    Women, Menstruation, & Mosques

    http://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?HD=1&ID=54&...

    The Little Gift: The Fiqh of Menstruation and Other Uterine Bleeding

    http://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?HD=3&ID=292...

    Menstruation and the Qur'an

    http://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?HD=1&ID=30&...

    SHIA ISLAM (Ayatullah Sistani)

    (Our rules are slightly different.)

    Rules for the Haaez

    http://www.al-islam.org/laws/kindsofblood.html#456

    456. *. Acts which are Haraam for a woman who is in the state of Hayd:

    1) Prayers and other similar acts of worship for which Wudhu or tayammum or Ghusl is necessary. However, there is no harm in her performing those acts of worship for which Wudhu, tayammum or Ghusl are not obligatory (e.g. Namaz-e-Mayyit).

    2) All those acts which are forbidden to a junub (see rule no. 361).

    3) Intercourse.

    Forbidden Acts for those in Janabat

    http://www.al-islam.org/laws/ghusl.html#361

    361. * The following five things are Haraam for junub:

    1) To touch with any part of one's body the script of the holy Qur'an or the Name of Almighty Allah in whichever language it may be. And it is better that the names of the holy Prophet and Imams and Hazrat Fatima Zahra (peace be upon them) should also not be touched in that condition.

    2) Entering Masjidul Haraam or Masjidun Nabi, even though it may be only passing from one gate and going out of another.

    3) To stay or halt in all other Masjids, and similarly, on the basis of obligatory precaution, to stay in the shrines of the holy Imams. However, there is no harm if one crosses or traverses through a mosque, entering from one gate and exiting from another.

    4) To enter a mosque with an intention of lifting away something or placing something in it.

    5) To recite those verses of the holy Qur'an on the recitation of which performance of Sajdah becomes obligatory. These verses occur in four surahs of the holy Qur'an:

    Surah Alif Lam Mim as-Sajdah, 32:15

    Surah Ha Mim Sajdah, 41:38

    Surah an-Najm, 53:62

    Surah al 'Alaq, 96:19

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No, even during Ramadaan month , u r not allowed to be on fast in that period & that can be compensated in other months giving full 'sawaab' to you as done in Ramadaan. During periods, entry in the mosque, offering salaat, fasting & even touching Qur-aan is not allowed.

  • 1 decade ago

    you can still go to prayer and just not pray.. it's allowed.

    as for the quran, you're just not allowed to touch it, but i think you can listen to it. but if its a english translation of the quran then you're allowed to touch it.. at least, that's what i heard. :)

  • 1 decade ago

    iam sunni too you are allowed to hear quraan and read by eye no touching and you are not allowed to enter masjed during period only after it off and cleaning by washing done

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    When will women stand up for their rights and realize the tyranny of Patriarchy?

    " I long for the day when when women can travel far on their own" -- Prophet Muhammad ( 1400 yrs ago! )

    You do realize that it is a Judeo-Christian myth that menstrual period is evil don't you? And that the Quran doesn't say anything about menstrual cycle being dirty do you, except that we should refrain from having sex during those times of the month not because it is a danger but only bcos it is a discomfort .

    I read the Quran when i'm in my period, the hell with em who says i can't

    salam ;-)

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