Entering Masjids for menstruating women


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A: It is not permissible for a menstruating woman or a person who is Junub (in a state of major ritual impurity) to sit in the Masjid or the sections connected to it, for the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: I do not deem the Masjid lawful for a menstruating woman and for a Junub. (Related by Abu Dawud and ranked as Sahih [authentic] by Ibn Khuzaymah) However, it is permissible for menstruating women to go into the Masjid to fetch something, for Allah (Exalted be He) says: (Part No. 5; Page No. 261)  ...except when travelling on the road (without enough water, or just passing through a mosque) The Prophet (peace be upon him) also asked `Aishah to get him the mat from the Masjid, while she was menstruating.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.




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