Women remaining in a state of Wudhu during her menses
Question:-
A woman experiencing her menstrual cycle cannot perform Salaah, recite the Quraan, etc. until her monthly cycle has terminated. However, can she remain in a state of Wudhu during her menses?
Answer:-
There isn’t any prohibition that categorically prevents one from performing Wudhu whilst experiencing Haidh or Nifaas. We do understand that no particular Ibaadat (which requires Wudhu such as Salaah or Tilaawat of the Quraan Sharif) can be carried out with the said Wudhu, due to being in a state of Haidh or Nifaas. However, this in no way prevents one from remaining in a state of Wudhu at all times.
Some Mashaaikh have written that the Rooh is pure and should leave the body in the state of purity. Whoever keeps this in mind (that the Rooh should depart from the world in a state of Tahaarat) will always remain in a state of Wudhu.
Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam after having relieved himself and making Istinja with mud cloth and water, proceeded to make Tayammum. A Sahaabi Radiallahu Anhu mentioned, “There is water nearby therefore you should perform Wudhu.” Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam estimated (the distance) and remarked, “It is not farfetched that my Rooh departs before I reach the water.” If my Rooh happens to depart then it will be without Tahaarat. I therefore desire that I make Tayammum now, and make Wudhu later on.
In actual fact, the Rooh of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam could not be removed by the angel without prior permission. He enjoyed such closeness with Allah Ta’ala that the angel had to take permission. When the final moments arrived, the angel was asked, “What have you come for?” The angel said, “This is my mission.” He said, “You have come to take my life? Does a loved one take the life of his beloved?”
The angel reported to Allah Ta’ala that he says, “Does a loved one take the life of a beloved?” The angel was instructed, “Tell him, does a loved one evade meeting a loved one?” It is obvious that a loved one desires to meet a loved one. There is no conveyance for meeting the loved one except death, therefore embark on the journey and the meeting will take place.
الموت جسر يوصل الحبيب الي الحبيب
Death is a bridge which conveys a beloved to a beloved
This proves that the Rooh of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam did not depart without his permission.
Therefore, those treading the path towards Allah Ta’ala should not remain without Wudhu. Yes, if water is not available, or hot water is not available in the months of winter, then one is rendered helpless and excused. However, such a person will be rewarded according to his intention.
[Extracted from the Malfoozaat of Hadrat Maulana Masihullah Khan Saheb Rahimahullah – For friends Pg. 497 Vol.2]
In conclusion, if a female experiencing her monthly cycle or Nifaas also performs Wudhu for the above objective, then there is no harm in doing so.