Cohabiting with one’s wife during her menses
Question
A person has relations with his wife during her menstrual cycle in spite of knowing that doing so is Haraam. What should he do?
Answer
It is necessary for him to make Taubah and Istighfgaar as he has committed a major sin, and it is Mustahab to discharge Sadaqah as well.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
References:- Haashiyatut-Tahtaawi Alad Durr Pg.152 Vol.1; Fataawa Rahimiyyah Pg.64 Vol.1
- Answered by
- Mufti Mohammed Desai
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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