Is it permissible for a woman to take pills to delay menstruation for হজ্জ?

It is permissible for a woman to take medication to delay her menstruation so that she can complete the rites of হজ্জ or উমরাহ without interruption. This ruling is based on the principle that there is no harm and no reciprocal harm in Islam, and that delaying menstruation serves the legitimate purpose of enabling worship. The woman should consult a qualified doctor to ensure the medication will not harm her health.

Sheikh Ibn Baz stated that there is no prohibition on a woman taking pills or medication to prevent her period during হজ্জ, provided that a trustworthy doctor has confirmed it will not be harmful to her. He considered it a practical measure to help women complete their হজ্জ without the difficulties caused by menstruation, such as being unable to perform তাওয়াফ or pray.

Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen also permitted this practice but added important conditions: the woman should consult a qualified medical professional before taking any medication, the medication should not cause harm to her body, and she should not make a habit of it outside of genuine need. He noted that if the medication fails and she still menstruates, she follows the rulings of a menstruating woman during হজ্জ. He also mentioned that some women experience irregular bleeding after taking such pills, and in such cases she should consult both a doctor and a scholar regarding her সালাত and তাওয়াফ rulings.