The reward of a woman who began fasting on the Day of Ashura` and subsequently starts her period

  • 30 July 2025
  • Dr. Nazir Mohammad Ayyad

What is the reward for a woman who began the fast of Ashura` and then started her period? A woman is accustomed to fasting the Day of Ashura` to gain reward and draw close to Allah Almighty. However, this year, her menstrual period started while she was fasting, so she broke her fast. Will she be rewarded for her intention to fast even though she did not complete it due to a legitimate excuse?

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