Taking a pill to delay the haidh
Question
Can a woman take a pill to delay her haiz to keep all the fasts of ramdhaan?
Answer
We do not say it is impermissible, however on account of the health complications that this can cause, we do not encourage it.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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