Wa `alaykum as-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.

 

Menstruation is a natural thing for women; the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “It is something that Allah has decreed for the daughters of Adam.”

 

As such, we are to accept the divine decree without protest. Likewise, staying away from formal worship during the period is also a decree of Allah. Allah is All-Merciful; hence those who are prevented from engaging in rigorous worship because of menstruation can still get the blessings of the night of Qadr as long as they do remember Allah as best as they can in their given circumstances.

 

Shari`ah laws –  as Imam Shah Waliullah points out – are a reflection of divine mercy; therefore, if a person cannot do certain ordinances because of his or her unavoidable circumstances, they still will be compensated,  if they are mindful of Allah and do good deeds that they can do.

 

Allah Almighty knows best.