The Fatwa Secretary at the Egyptian Dar Al-Ifta explained the ruling regarding a woman whose menstrual period begins after the Isha prayer but before performing the Witr prayer, clarifying the Islamic judgment in this case.

He confirmed that once menstruation begins, a woman is exempt from prayer entirely. Therefore, she is not required to perform the Witr prayer during her period, nor is she required to make it up after becoming pure.

He also explained that the Witr prayer is not obligatory, and therefore it does not need to be made up. There is no sin upon a woman for missing it due to a valid excuse such as menstruation.

He added that it is part of God’s mercy that if a person intends to perform an act of worship but is prevented by an unavoidable excuse, they still receive the full reward. This is supported by the saying of the Prophet (peace be upon him): “Whoever intends to do a good deed but does not do it, it is recorded for them as a good deed.”

He further clarified that a woman is rewarded for her intention to perform the Witr prayer if she had resolved to do so but was prevented by the onset of menstruation. This reflects the ease and removal of hardship in Islamic law.