Making istighfaar and zikr during haidh
Question
Can we recite only istighfaar during periods or tell me any recitation which is allowed during period days?
Answer
It is permissible for a woman to engage in istighfaar or zikr during her menses.
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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