When a girl gets her period in Islam, certain religious observances are affected, and specific guidelines apply according to Islamic teachings.
Here's a breakdown:
- Prohibition of Prayer: During menstruation, a woman is not permitted to perform the daily prayers (salat). However, according to the reference, "They do not have to make up the prayers they missed during menstruation."
- Prohibition of Fasting: A woman is not allowed to fast during Ramadan or other voluntary fasts when menstruating. She must make up for the missed days of Ramadan fasting later.
- Prohibition of Tawaf: Tawaf, the circumambulation of the Kaaba during Hajj or Umrah, is not allowed during menstruation.
- Sexual Intercourse: Sexual intercourse is prohibited during menstruation.
- Divorce Considerations: It is prohibited for a man to divorce his wife while she is menstruating. According to the reference, "It is prohibited for a man to divorce a menstruating woman during her menses."
Required Actions After Menstruation
Once the menstruation period ends, a woman must perform ghusl (ritual purification). According to the reference, "When the menstruation period is over, women have to perform ghusl." Ghusl involves washing the entire body with the intention of purification. After performing ghusl, she can resume her prayers, fasting, and other religious activities.
