person who is delayed and fears that he will miss the Hajj. In such a case, it is recommended to make this condition. If the person makes the condition and then

--- ▪️OPTION 4: Take medicine to delay the period If, after consulting a medical professional, it is determined that she can safely take medication to temporarily stop the bleeding, then she is permitted to do so. If the bleeding stops and she reaches purity, then she is considered pure and can perform Umrah normally. What indicates this is the athar of Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) in the Musannaf of Abdurrazzaq (1/318) that he (ibn Umar) was asked about a woman whose menstrual bleeding continued for a long time, and she wanted to take medicine to stop the bleeding. Ibn Umar did not see any issue with this. He even recommended water from the arak tree (meaning: he described it as a remedy for her). Also, Ma‘mar ibn Rashid said: سمعت ابن أبي نجيح يسأل عن ذلك فلم ير به بأسا. “I heard Abdullah ibn Abi Najih being asked about this, and he also did not see any problem with it.” It was also narrated from Ata ibn Abi Rabah that he was asked about a woman who menstruates and is given medicine that stops her menstruation while she remains in her normal period cycle: Can she perform tawaf? He said: نعم، إذا رأت الطهر، فإذا هي رأت خفوقا ولم تر الطهر الأبيض، فلا. “Yes, if she sees purity. But if she only sees a decrease or interruption of the bleeding and does not see the clear sign of purity (the white discharge), then no.” --- ▪️OPTION 5: Perform Umrah and if she comes on Leave Makkah and return after becoming pure If she is able to travel away and come back after her period ends, there is no problem with this. She returns when she is pure, performs tawaf, and completes her Umrah. The only issue is during this waiting period she remains in ihram and cannot have marital relations until she completes the required release from ihram. ------- OPTION 6: Perform tawaf while menstruating due to necessity The Lajnah Ad-Daimah (Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fatwa) was asked: “A woman entered into ihram for ‘Umrah. After she arrived in Makkah, she began menstruating. Her male guardian (mahram) is forced to travel immediately, and she has no one in Makkah. What is the ruling?” They replied: “If the situation is as described — that the woman began menstruating before performing tawaf while she is in ihram, and her mahram is forced to leave immediately, and she has neither a mahram nor a husband in Makkah — then the requirement of being free from menstruation in order to enter the mosque and perform tawaf is waived due to necessity. She should protect herself from the bleeding, perform tawaf, and complete sa‘i for her ‘Umrah. However, if it is possible for her to travel and return with her husband or a mahram, because the distance is close and the travel expenses are manageable, then she should leave and return once her menstruation ends, so that she can perform the tawaf of her ‘Umrah while she is pure. This is because Allah, the Most High, says: {يريد الله بكم اليسر ولا يريد بكم العسر}. ‘Allah intends ease for you and does not intend hardship for you.’ And He says: {لا يكلف الله نفساً إلا وسعها}. ‘Allah does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear.’ And He says: {وما جعل عليكم في الدين من حرجٍ} ‘He has not placed upon you any hardship in the religion.’ And He says: {فاتقوا الله ما استطعتم} ‘So fear Allah as much as you are able.’