Salaudeen Abdulkadir, the chief missioner of the Igbomina-Ekiti Muslim Forum, suggested that Muslim women who wish to observe fasting during Ramadan can opt to medically delay their menstrual cycle.
Abdulkadir made this assertion in Ilorin during the annual Ramadan lecture organized by the Igbomina-Ekiti Muslim Forum national headquarters.
The chief missioner underscored that as long as the procedure did not pose any risk to the women’s health, they could adjust their menstrual cycle to enable them to fast for the entire month of Ramadan.
He elaborated that Islamic principles are adaptable to all circumstances, and experts in Islamic Jurisprudence have conducted research and concluded that women have the option to delay their menstrual cycle if they choose to do so.
The cleric stated that Allah had mandated Ramadan fasting on believing Muslims, adding that this was for health and spiritual rejuvenation.
Mr Abdulkadir, also the chief imam of Olanrewaju Mosque, reminded that Allah did not overburden man beyond his capacity.
The cleric warned Muslims against following cultures against the practices of Islam, adding that screaming, shouting or calling Allah’s name in vain is prohibited.
“You do not shout the name of Allah or call his name in vain. Allah has taught us ways of 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, Mr Abdulkadir emphasised the importance of reading the Holy Quran, adding that “Ramadan is the month of the Quran.”
He pointed out that Ramadan was not prescribed for the very sick, and that if life was threatened due to fasting, then they were excused from the obligation.
The cleric added that though other cultures came with their own form of fasting, Ramadan fasting was unique as it was prescribed by Allah, who instructed Muslims on its process.
Also, Nasuredeen Ibrahim, the national president of the association, urged Muslims on the remembrance of Allah and being grateful to him at all times and circumstances.
Commenting on the economic situation in the country, he advised that this was the best time to get closer to Allah for all challenges.
“We should do the little we can. Allah has not overburdened us and He will accept. But you cannot reduce the mandated Ibadah,” he said.
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