| Key Takeaways |
| According to some scholarly views, a menstruating woman may read the Quran from a phone screen or tafsir book without touching the Mushaf. |
| Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim, Imam Malik, and Sheikh Ibn Baz all permitted menstruating women to recite Quran when needed. |
| Completing the Quran in Ramadan during menstruation is achievable by reading approximately 4 pages after each prayer time across the day. |
| Reading from a phone’s digital Quran app is permissible under the scholarly opinion that electronic devices are not classified as a Mushaf. |
| A structured daily schedule divided into 5 reading sessions makes completing the full 604 pages within Ramadan realistically achievable. |
Ramadan is the month of the Quran — and for Muslim women, menstruation should not mean stepping away from it entirely. Many scholars, including Ibn Taymiyyah, Imam Malik, and Sheikh Ibn Baz, hold the position that a menstruating woman may recite Quran without touching the Mushaf, making Khatm al-Quran achievable even during her cycle.
The practical answer lies in planning. With 604 pages across 30 Juz’, completing the Quran in Ramadan requires reading approximately 20 pages per day.
A woman experiencing her period can sustain this target by reading from a phone screen or tafsir book — dividing her daily portion across five prayer times to keep the load manageable and spiritually consistent.
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What Does Islamic Scholarship Say About Menstruation and Quran Recitation?
The dominant scholarly position permits a menstruating woman to recite Quran without physically touching the Mushaf, based on the absence of any authentic, explicit prohibition.
Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah stated clearly that there is no sound, explicit text forbidding the menstruating woman from Quranic recitation, noting the Prophet ﷺ never prohibited women during their cycles from dhikr, supplication, or recitation.
Ibn al-Qayyim reinforced this in Zad al-Ma’ad, reasoning that preventing a woman from reading during prolonged menstruation would cause her to forget her memorization and miss a fundamental act of worship without solid evidence to justify that loss.
The four positions most relevant for a Western Muslim woman to understand are:
| Scholar / School | Position on Recitation | Position on Touching Mushaf |
| Imam Malik | Permitted | Prohibited without Tahara |
| Imam Ahmad (one narration, chosen by Ibn Taymiyyah & Ibn Baz) | Permitted | Prohibited without Tahara |
| Imam al-Shafi’i (majority opinion) | Prohibited | Prohibited without Tahara |
| Imam Abu Hanifah | Prohibited (full verse) | Prohibited without Tahara |
The fatwa from Sheikh Ibn Baz explicitly states:
“There is no objection to a menstruating or postpartum woman reading tafsir books or reciting Quran without touching the Mushaf, according to the most correct scholarly opinion.”
For sisters following the Maliki or Hanbali position — or those acting on the scholarly dispensation — continuing recitation during Ramadan is not only permissible but encouraged.
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Is Reading the Quran from a Phone Permissible During Menstruation?
Reading the Quran from a phone screen or digital memory device is permissible for a menstruating woman, because a phone is not classified as a Mushaf in Islamic jurisprudence.
Classical scholars defined the Mushaf as a physical written copy of the Quran compiled between two covers.
Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen explained in Al-Sharh al-Mumti’ that tafsir books may be handled even by a person without Wudu, because the Quranic text within them is outweighed by the explanatory content surrounding it.
A phone or tablet falls into an analogous category — it is a device, not a Mushaf.
This means a menstruating woman may:
- Open a Quran app on her phone and recite freely
- Read from tafsir books such as Ibn Kathir or Al-Sa’di
- Follow along with an audio recitation while repeating the verses
- Use a digital Quran with translation without any scholarly objection on the majority permitted view
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How to Structure Your Daily Quran Schedule During Menstruation in Ramadan?
A structured daily schedule is the single most effective tool for completing the Quran during menstruation in Ramadan. Without a plan anchored to fixed daily moments, gaps accumulate quickly.
At Riwaq Al Quran, we consistently observe that students who attach their recitation to prayer times — rather than to general free time — maintain their targets far more reliably throughout the month.
Here is a practical day-by-day framework for a woman on her cycle:
1. Morning Block (Fajr — 4 pages)
Open your Quran app immediately after Fajr Adhan. This early session capitalizes on mental freshness and sets a spiritually grounded tone before the day begins.
2. Midday Block (Dhuhr — 4 pages)
Use the quiet after Dhuhr. Even on working days, a 20-minute recitation session during a lunch break is realistic and sustainable.
3. Afternoon Block (Asr — 4 pages)
Read before or after Asr. This session breaks the long afternoon gap and prevents the common pattern of falling behind before Isha.
4. Sunset Block (Maghrib — 4 pages)
Ramadan evenings carry an exceptional spiritual quality. Reading 4 pages between Iftar and Isha connects recitation to the most charged spiritual hours of the day.
5. Night Block (Isha — 4 pages)
Complete your daily target after Isha. Many women find this their deepest and most focused session, especially when the household quiets.
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How Many Pages Must You Read Daily to Finish the Quran in Ramadan?
To complete the Quran in 30 days, a woman must read exactly 20 pages per day — since the standard Mushaf contains 604 pages. During menstruation, which typically spans 5 to 7 days, the daily target remains the same: 20 pages, sustained without interruption. This is entirely manageable when divided across the day’s five prayer times:
| Prayer Time | Daily Reading Target | Approximate Time Needed |
| Fajr | 4 pages | 15–20 minutes |
| Dhuhr | 4 pages | 15–20 minutes |
| Asr | 4 pages | 15–20 minutes |
| Maghrib | 4 pages | 15–20 minutes |
| Isha | 4 pages | 15–20 minutes |
Each session of 4 pages takes approximately 15–20 minutes for a reader with moderate fluency.
This structure prevents the exhaustion of trying to complete large portions in a single sitting — a pattern that leads to burnout by the second week of Ramadan.
A Complete Ramadan Quran Completion Schedule for Menstruating Women
The following schedule assumes a 30-day Ramadan with a 7-day menstruation period. The total target remains 604 pages. Daily targets do not change during the cycle — the method of reading shifts from Mushaf to phone or tafsir book.
| Ramadan Days | Juz’ Target | Pages Per Day | Cumulative Pages |
| Days 1–10 | Juz’ 1–10 | 20 pages | 200 pages |
| Days 11–20 | Juz’ 11–20 | 20 pages | 400 pages |
| Days 21–27 | Juz’ 21–27 | 20 pages | 540 pages |
| Days 28–29 | Juz’ 28–29 | 20 pages | 580 pages |
| Day 30 | Juz’ 30 | 24 pages | 604 pages |
On the final day, 24 pages covers Juz’ 30 — which is shorter in average page length per Surah, making the slight increase easily manageable.
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Conclusion
Menstruation during Ramadan is not a barrier to finishing the Quran — it is a test of planning and intention. The scholarly permission to recite from a phone or tafsir book, held by Imam Malik, Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim, and Sheikh Ibn Baz, removes the greatest obstacle. What remains is structure: 20 pages per day, divided across five prayer times, sustained with intention and consistency.
The woman who completes the Quran in Ramadan during her cycle does so with double the deliberateness — choosing worship where others might have stepped back. That choice, Insha’Allah, carries its own distinct reward.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Finishing the Quran in Ramadan During Menstruation
Can a Menstruating Woman Read the Quran in Ramadan?
According to the scholarly position held by Imam Malik, Imam Ahmad (in one narration), Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim, and Sheikh Ibn Baz, a menstruating woman may recite the Quran without touching the physical Mushaf. This view is based on the absence of any authentic explicit prohibition and is widely acted upon by qualified Islamic scholars globally.
Is It Permissible to Read the Quran from a Phone During Menstruation?
Yes. A phone or digital device is not classified as a Mushaf in Islamic jurisprudence, and scholarly consensus holds that the Tahara condition applies specifically to the physical Mushaf. A menstruating woman may freely open a Quran app, read digital text, or follow along with audio recitation from any device without restriction.
How Many Pages Per Day Are Needed to Finish the Quran in 30 Days?
The standard Mushaf contains 604 pages across 30 Juz’. To complete it in 30 days, a woman must read exactly 20 pages daily. Divided across five prayer times, this equals 4 pages per session — approximately 15 to 20 minutes of focused recitation each time, which is sustainable throughout the full month.
Can a Menstruating Woman Recite Surah al-Mulk or Ayat al-Kursi Before Sleep?
Yes. Surah al-Mulk, Ayat al-Kursi, Surah al-Ikhlas, and the Mu’awwidhatain may all be recited as adhkar and acts of nightly worship. Even scholars who restrict general Tilawa during menstruation explicitly permit these recitations when the intention is dhikr, protection, and supplication rather than formal recitation.
