Asalamu alaykum sister,

I recall this being such a very hard topic for me to handle when I was thinking of converting to Islam. Alhamdulillah, Allah has made the fast easy for you! I can assure you, though, that when your menses comes, fasting would not be an easy thing! The cramps, the discomfort, the aches and pains, … none of these would add to the experience of fasting in the least.

When your menses does come, try to look at it as a gift from Allah rather than a time-out card. He wants you to rest and rejuvenate from the long fasting days, and he gives you, as a woman, this chance. Don’t feel like Ramadan is over when you’re not fasting, as Allah has given us so many ways to seek his favor and draw near to Him that can still be done when not fasting.

Allah loves you and wants to be near you and it’s no different when you are unable to fast because of your period. Take the zeal and energy you have and throw it into self-care, charity to others, and inner renewal until your period ends and you can join the fasting party again.

I hope this helps. Please keep in touch. Salam.