In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Mercy-Giving

 

All praise is due to Allah. Peace and blessings be upon His Messenger Muhammad.

 

Islam considers menstruation as a normal condition that is natural to women. The Prophet said, “It is something that Allah has decreed for the daughters of Adam,” and the Qur’an calls it as hurt and not filthy; and because it is a natural process of discharge to dispel the toxins from the body, there is nothing to be ashamed of it.

 

And since it entails cramps and discomfort for women, they are exempt from rigorous practices of worship such as prayer, fasting during that time.

 

That is a reflection of divine mercy inherent in the Shariah. Unlike some religions which tend to isolate them, Islam does not do so. However, they are ordered not to pray or fast. However, they are allowed to make dhikr and supplications;

 

There is no authentic scriptural evidence to ban women from entering the mosque while menstruating. The Prophet built a tent for a woman to live in the mosque. How could do that if women were not allowed to enter the mosque when we know that women do menstruate?

 

Having said this, I must also point out: Women as well men entering the mosque should take care to ensure that they do so while preserving the sanctity of the place and keep it clean.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.