Fathwa, - Re: The Fiqh of menstruation

Question:
I have recently heard many stories about what women can and can�t do
during the menstruation period. I have been told that when in
menstruation women are not allowed to take part inkhatams (are these
valid?!) and they can not touch anything Islamic i.e. books or
anything and they can not even touch the namaz mat. What is the
Islamic view on this? And what have these statements beenbased on?
Answer:
Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullah,
Only touching and reciting the Qur�an, and ritual prayer (salat) are
prohibited during menstruation. These other matters are all permitted
(or, rather, recommended).
They can also listen and �read� the Qur�an without touching or pronouncing it.