Taking pills to delay one’s period in order to perform Hajj
Question 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…
Question
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.
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.
