Ibn MasoodDarul Ifta Ibn Masood
Preventing Haidh Due to Umrah
Question
Is it permissible to take a form of medication to stop Haidh if one is travelling for Umrah, due to the unpredictable nature of circumstances and the difficulty in adjusting travel plans?
Answer
It is not advisable to take medication to stop menstruation without a pressing need, as that is harmful to health. Try to adjust your return ticket to the best of your ability. However, it is permissible out of necessity—such as a tight travel schedule where you cannot otherwise perform essentials like Tawaaf—provided a doctor confirms it will not harm your body.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ahmed Saeed
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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