Can a menstruating woman sit close to the deceased?
Published as Menstruating women sitting close to the deceased
Question
Can a menstruating woman sit close to the deceased?
Answer
It will be better if the menstruating woman doesn’t sit near the deceased.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
References:- Al Bahr ur Raa’iq Pg.171 Vol.2; Raddul Muhtaar Pg.193 Vol.2
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- Mufti Mohammed Desai
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