A lady is presently performing Hajj. Whilst returning from Arafaat to Muzdalifah, she began men- struating.

Answer

The lady has to perform all the remaining rites of Hajj even in her state of menses. However, she may not perform Tawaaf Ziyaarat or any other Tawaaf in the state of haidh. Tawaaf-e-Wida' which is Waajib is waived for her. She is absolved of this obligation. But, Tawaaf Ziyaarat is Fardh and as long as this Tawaaf is not performed she will remain in the state of Ihraam even if she returns to South Africa, and she will thus be haraam for her husband until such time that she returns and executes Tawaaf Ziyaarat.

It is imperative that she endeavours her utmost to delay her departure. They should speak with the travel agent, and even if it costs to delay the departure for another flight, she just has to do it. Assuming that they flatly refuse to change the departure date, then as a very last resort, she should make the Tawaaf and pay the penalty of the Dum which in this case will be a camel. The price of a camel nowadays is about R6,000. Therefore if possible to change the date of departure, it will cost substantially less, and also ensure that the Tawaaf is not discharged defectively.