FatwaNegeri SembilanPurification (Taharah)
Wudhuk wanita istihadah
Can a woman with istihadah perform Isha, Tarawih and Witr prayers with a single ablution?
Short answer
According to the Shafi'i school, one ablution of a woman with istihadah is valid for only one obligatory prayer, and other obligatory prayers such as makeup or vowed prayers require a new ablution.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Purification (Taharah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
According to the Shafi'i school, one ablution of a woman with istihadah is valid for only one obligatory prayer, and other obligatory prayers such as makeup or vowed prayers require a new ablution. Voluntary prayers such as Tarawih and Witr may be performed in any number with one ablution. Before ablution she must wash the private area, bind it or wear a pad as far as she is able, then perform ablution and pray immediately without delay.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Adapun solat-solat sunat, harus dia mengerjakan seberapa banyak solat sunat yang diingini dengan satu wudhuk.
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How to cite
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Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Wudhuk wanita istihadah”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/wudhuk-wanita-istihadah/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/istihadah-woman-ablution-tarawih-witr/