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Q&A · Purification

Can a woman pray during menstruation?

No. During menstruation a woman does not pray, and she does not make up the missed prayers afterward. She does, however, make up the fasts of Ramadan missed during that time. This is a mercy and concession, not a deficiency.

References
Sahih al-Bukhari 321
Informational, not a personal fatwa. Consult a qualified scholar for rulings on your situation.

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