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Women's Hac follows the same rituals as men's with key differences: ihram is their normal modest clothing, they do not shave their heads (only trim), they recite the Telbiye quietly, no raml during tavaf or sa'i, no idtiba. Menstruating women can perform ALL Hac rituals except tavaf. Menstruation does not invalidate ihram or Hac.
Women enter ihram in their normal modest clothing — any color, any style. There is NO requirement to wear white. During ihram, women should not wear niqab or gloves, but may drape loose cloth over their face when non-mahram men are nearby. The Telbiye is recited in a voice audible to yourself but not loudly.
Menstruation does NOT prevent entering ihram or performing Hac. Hz. Peygamber told Aisha: 'Do everything the haci does except do not perform tavaf until you are pure.' A menstruating woman performs gusul, makes the intention, recites the Telbiye, goes to Arafat, Muzdelife, Mina, throws pebbles — everything except tavaf.
These are the most frequent errors pilgrims make during this stage of Hajj.
Scholarly references supporting this guidance from established Islamic sources.
Women perform tavaf without idtiba or raml. Walk at normal pace throughout. During menstruation, tavaf must be delayed until purification. Menstruating women are exempted from Tavaf al-Wida entirely with no penalty.
Women perform sa'i without jogging between the green markers. Women can stone the Cemerat themselves or appoint a proxy. At Arafat, women supplicate exactly as men do. At Muzdelife, women may leave after midnight.
Women cut a fingertip-length (1-2 cm) from the ends of their hair. They do NOT shave their heads. The cutting can be done privately.
Key fiqh points: women performing Tamattu who menstruate before completing Umre tavaf should consult their scholar. The majority of scholars require a mahram for women's travel; the Shafi'i school and some Hanbali scholars permit travel in a safe group. Pregnant women should obtain medical clearance.