Does the inability to hold urine provide exemption from praying and is reciting Qur'an allowed in this instance?


A: It is not permissible for the woman concerned to abandon Salah because of her inability to hold her urine. She should offer Salah in the manner that suits her condition. She should perform Istinja' (cleansing the private parts with water after urination or defecation) and place a barrier that prevents urine from leaking. She should then perform Wudu' and pray, even if urine is discharged during Salah. Allah (Exalted be He) states: So keep your duty to Allâh and fear Him as much as you can The Prophet (peace be upon him) advised the woman who experienced Istihadah (abnormal vaginal bleeding outside the menstrual or post-partum period): "Perform Wudu' at the time of every Salah." Q 2: Can this woman recite Qur'an in this condition? (Part No. 4; Page No. 254)  A: It is permissible for her to recite the Qur'an by heart like other people who are in a state of Hadath (ritual impurity that invalidates ablution). It is permissible for her to recite from the Mus-haf (copy of the Qur'an) during the time she is allowed to pray, and whenever she performs Wudu' at any time other than that of Salah in order to recite from the Mus-haf. Allah (Exalted be He) states: So keep your duty to Allâh and fear Him as much as you can This is also based on the Hadith previously mentioned.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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