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18 / 06 / 2026

The Ruling on Obligatory and Sunnah Prayers for a Woman Experiencing Istihada

Question

Does a woman experiencing istihada have to perform only the obligatory prayers, or should she perform both the obligatory and sunnah prayers?

Answer

I say, and with God's success: The obligatory prayers and the Sunnah prayers are performed; because they are pure, and God knows best.