There are some restrictions on women performing certain acts of worship during their menstrual period. One of these restrictions is touching and reading the Quran directly. However, Islamic scholars have different views on this matter. According to the generally accepted understanding, it is not permissible to read verses from the Quran directly while menstruating, but there is no harm in reading some verses with the intention of prayer.
While there are certain restrictions on the acts of worship that women can perform during their menstrual period, according to the Islamic faith, there is no obstacle to praying. In other words, it is possible to pray and turn to Allah while menstruating. Praying during holy nights or other blessed times is an important opportunity to increase spiritual peace and get closer to Allah. Here are the prayers that can be read during menstruation and what you need to know about it…
Prayers for Forgiveness and Repentance: Asking for forgiveness from Allah and repenting while menstruating is one of the most beautiful acts of worship that can be done, especially on holy nights. The “Seyyidul-Istighfar” prayer recommended by our Prophet is as follows:
“O Allah, there is no god but Him. There is no god but Him. There is no god but Him. There is no god but Him. And there is no sinner but Him. And there is no sinner but Him. And there is no sinner but Him. And there is no sinner but Him.”
( Meaning: O Allah! You are my Lord. There is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant. I keep Your covenant and promise as much as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I accept Your favor upon me and confess my sins. Forgive me, for there is no one who can forgive sins except You.)
Protection Prayers (Surahs Nas and Falaq): It is also recommended to read the Surahs Nas and Falaq with the intention of protection during menstruation. These Surahs carry the meaning of seeking refuge in Allah and protection from malevolent beings. Surahs Nas and Falaq are among the prayers that can be read at any time to protect from troubles.
Surah Nas: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. O Lord of the worlds. The King of the worlds. I am the Lord of the worlds. From the sharri’l-waswasi’l-hannas. From the manifestation of Your name on earth. From the manifestation of Your name on earth. From the manifestation of Your name on earth.”
Surah Al-Falaq: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. O Lord of the worlds! The evil of those who have created the world! And the evil of those who have broken the law! And the evil of those who have destroyed the world! And the evil of those who have envied the enemy.”
Sending Salawat: Sending Salawat to the Prophet Muhammad is also one of the important acts of worship that can be done during the ritual. Salawat is a beautiful way to express our love and devotion to our Prophet. The most well-known Salawat is as follows:
“O Allah, send your blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad.”
Saying this salawat frequently also helps the prayers made on holy nights such as Mawlid Kandili to be accepted.
Prayers for Healing: Prayers can be said to ask for physical and spiritual healing during menstruation. One of the prayers for healing that the Prophet often recited is as follows:
“O Allah, my Lord, the Bestower of the Beneficent, the Worker of the Healer, there is no cure but healing, and the Healer is not upon the Day of Judgement.”
(Meaning: O Allah, the Lord of mankind! Remove the disease and cure. The cure is only Your cure, there is no cure except Your cure. Give such a cure that no trace of the disease remains.)
Daily Prayers: Other prayers that can be done during menstruation include prayers that are frequently read in daily life. Especially morning and evening prayers can be read with requests for refuge and protection from Allah. The prayers “Rabbena Atina” and “Rabbi yessir” can be preferred to wish for ease and success.
Rabbana Athens: “Rabbana Athens is for the good of this world and for the good of the Hereafter and for the torment of hell.”
(Meaning: Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of Hell.)
Rabbi Yessir: “Rabbi yessir ve la tuassir Rabbi temmim bi’l-hayr.”
(Meaning: Oh my Lord, make my task easy, do not make it difficult. Let me complete my task with goodness.)
