HARI KE 5 || KAJIAN ISLAMI RAMADAN BERDAMPAK || HAL YANG DIHARAMKAN BAGI ORANG YANG HAID DAN NIFAS

Summary

In this episode of the *Meksasal Kajian Islam* podcast, Ibu Aina Zakiyatul Fuadati, an Islamic education teacher, discusses the Islamic rulings for women in a state of menstruation (haid) or post-childbirth bleeding (nifas). She explains the prohibitions during these states, including the prohibition of prayer, fasting, tawaf, entering the mosque, touching the Quran, and divorce. Despite these restrictions, women can still engage in other forms of worship, such as dhikr and reading beneficial supplications. The podcast offers insightful guidance for maintaining spiritual devotion while respecting these important Islamic rulings.

Takeaways

• 😀 Hadas besar (major ritual impurity) includes conditions like menstruation (haid) and postpartum bleeding (nifas).
• 😀 Women experiencing menstruation or nifas are prohibited from performing obligatory and voluntary prayers (salat).
• 😀 During menstruation, other forms of worship such as reading dhikr (praises) like 'Bismillah', 'Alhamdulillah', 'Allahu Akbar', and 'Lailahaillallah' are permissible and rewarded.
• 😀 It is allowed to recite salawat (blessings upon the Prophet) during menstruation, including specific forms like 'Selawat Jibril' and 'Selawat Nariah'.
• 😀 Women who are menstruating should avoid entering mosques or performing tawaf (circling the Ka'bah) during pilgrimage or Umrah.
• 😀 Physical contact with the Qur'an, whether it is holding, carrying, or touching the text, is prohibited during menstruation or nifas.
• 😀 Women in a state of menstruation or nifas should refrain from remaining in a mosque for activities like i'tikaf (spiritual retreat).
• 😀 Reading the Qur'an is prohibited during menstruation, but reciting other forms of dhikr or seeking knowledge is encouraged.
• 😀 Fasting (sawm) during menstruation is prohibited, but women are required to make up the missed fasts after their period ends.
• 😀 A husband cannot divorce his wife while she is menstruating or in nifas, as such a divorce is considered haram (forbidden).

Q & A

What is the main topic discussed in the podcast?

The main topic of the podcast is about the prohibitions for individuals who are in a state of 'hadas besar' (major ritual impurity), specifically focusing on menstruation (haid) and postpartum bleeding (nifas).

What is the significance of being in a state of 'hadas besar' in Islam?

Being in a state of 'hadas besar' means that a person is temporarily impure and therefore certain religious practices, like prayer and fasting, are prohibited until they achieve ritual purity again.

Can women who are menstruating perform salat (prayers)?

No, women who are menstruating or experiencing nifas (postpartum bleeding) are prohibited from performing both obligatory and voluntary prayers (salat) during this time.

What alternatives are available for women who cannot perform salat during menstruation?

Women can engage in other forms of worship, such as reciting phrases like 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah), 'Alhamdulillah' (Praise be to Allah), and 'Allahu Akbar' (Allah is the Greatest), which are all considered acts of dhikr (remembrance of Allah).

Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to touch or carry the Qur'an?

No, it is prohibited for a woman who is menstruating or experiencing nifas to touch or carry the Qur'an out of respect for its sacredness.

What about entering or staying in a mosque during menstruation or nifas?

While it is not allowed to stay in a mosque for an extended period or engage in I’tikaf (spiritual retreat), it is permissible to pass through the mosque for urgent reasons, like attending a lecture or class.

Can a menstruating woman engage in tawaf (the ritual of circling the Ka'bah)?

No, it is prohibited for a woman in a state of menstruation or nifas to perform tawaf during Hajj or Umrah, as these rituals require a state of ritual purity.

Is reading the Qur'an allowed during menstruation or nifas?

It is prohibited to read the Qur'an directly while in a state of menstruation or nifas. However, reciting dhikr or other forms of praise is allowed.

What should a woman do if she is menstruating during Ramadan?

A woman who is menstruating is exempt from fasting during Ramadan. She must make up for the missed fasts once she is no longer in a state of menstruation or nifas.

Is it permissible for a husband to divorce his wife while she is menstruating?

No, it is prohibited for a husband to divorce his wife while she is menstruating. Such a divorce is considered invalid and haram (forbidden) in Islam.