What is the ruling on performing the ritual washing (ghusl) for menstruation when water is not available? Is tayammum permissible?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah protect them):
When there is insufficient water for washing (whether for menstruation, major ritual impurity, or otherwise), the obligation is to perform tayammum instead of washing.
You can refer to Question 3297 for more information on the circumstances under which one transitions from washing or ablution to tayammum.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may Allah protect him): Fiqh of the Guardian: Rulings on Tayammum (1).
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah protect him): Selected Issues, Rulings on Tayammum.