Conjugal Relations After Bleeding of Haidh Stops

· 26 Jumada I 1433 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

A woman experiences her menses for an indefinite amount every cycle, after e.g. 7 days her bleeding stops. She performs Salaah etc. However at times the bleeding restarts before 10 days... Is conjugal relationship allowed while she is performing Salaah?

Answer

Yes, it is permissible for the husband to have conjugal relationship with his wife during the period of istihaadhah.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

( ودم استحاضة ) حكمه ( كرعاف دائم ) وقتا كاملا ( لا يمنع صوما وصلاة ) ولو نفلا ( وجماعا ) (الدر المختار مع رد المحتار 1/298)

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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