Taking pills to delay one’s period in order to perform Hajj
Question: 20467
I am a sister who will be going to Hajj this year, inshallah. However I am expecting my monthly cycle to begin at around the time I have to so the obligatory Tawaf of Ka’ba.
I have therefore been advised to take a hormone tablet that my doctor has agreed to prescribe me in order to delay my monthly cycle until after I complete Hajj.
Please would you explain the Islamic standpoint of taking a hormone tablet to delay the natural cycle.
Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah and his family.
It is permissible to use these pills if they
do not cause harm to the woman; that may be known by consulting a specialized doctor.
The Standing Committee for Issuing Fatwas was
asked about this matter, and they replied:
It is permissible for a woman to use pills to delay her period at the time of Hajj if she fears
she may get her period, but that is only after consulting a specialized doctor to make sure that this will not affect her health. She may do
likewise in Ramadaan if she wants to fast with the people.
Fataawa al-Jaami’ah li’l-Mar’ah al-Muslimah, 2/495.
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