Ramadan: Muslim Women Can Delay Menstrual Cycle to Fast – Cleric

 

By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal

Ilorin – Malam Salaudeen Abdulkadir, the Chief Missioner of Igbomina-Ekiti Muslim Forum has submitted that muslim women who don’t want to miss thier fasting can medically delay thier menstrual cycle.

Abdulkadir made the assertion in Ilorin while delivering the Annual Ramadan Lecture organised by the Igbomina-Ekiti Muslim Forum National Headquarters.

The chief missioner emphasized that as long as the process does not endanger the lives of the women, they can alter thier cycle to fast the complete month of Ramadan without missing any.

He explained that Islam is applicable in every era or situation, adding that experts on Islamic Jurisprudence have researched and reached the conclusion that a woman can delay her cycle if she so desire to do so.

He stated that Allah has mandated Ramadan fasting on believing Muslims, adding that this is for health and spiritual rejuvenation.

Abdulkadir, who is also the Chief Imam of Olanrewaju Mosque, reminded that Allah does not overburden man beyond his capacity.

The cleric warned Muslims against following cultures that are against the practices of Islam, adding that screaming, shouting or calling Almighty Allah’s name in vain is totally prohibited.

“You do not shout the name of Allah or call his name in vain. Allah has taught us ways on calling on him and getting nearer to him

“When you obey Allah, He will hold you in high regards. You must folow his injunctions to become nearer to Allah,” he advised.

Similarly Abdulkadir also emphasized the importance of reading the Holy Quran, adding that Ramadan is the month of the Quran.

He pointed out that Ramadan is not prescribed for the very sick, and that if life is threatened as a result of fasting, then they are excused from the obligation.

He added that though other culutres came with thier own form of fasting, Ramadan fasting is unique as it is prescribed by Allah, who instructed us on its process.

Also speaking, Alhaji Nasuredeen Ibrahim, the National President of the Association enjoined Muslims on the remembrance of Allah and being grateful to him at all times and circumstances.

“Our gratefulness to Allah must be deep, because He is bountiful,” he said.

According to him, Ramadan fasting is like taking a car for repair to the mechanic, as we need Annual renewal of spiritual rejuvenation and vigour.

Speaking on the economic situation in the country, he asvised that thia is the best time to get closer to Allah for all our problems.

“We should do the little we can. Allah has not overburden us and He will accept. But you cannot reduce the mandated Ibadah,” he said.

Ibrahim explained that the Igbomina-Ekiti Muslim Association started 30 years ago with the mandate to create unity and togetherness among people of the area.

He added that though there are challenges, the association is reaching out to youth and other well meaning muslims association for develoyand.propagation of Islam. (NAN)

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