What is the ruling on a menstruating woman entering the mosque to read the Quran or to combat illiteracy?
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Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah protect him):
It is forbidden for a menstruating woman to stay in mosques, and even to enter them, even if it is just to place something inside. It is also strongly recommended not to place anything inside, even when passing through or from outside. Furthermore, it is not permissible to enter to take something out. However, it is allowed to pass through by entering from one door and exiting from another, except in the two holy mosques (the Sacred Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque), where entry is not allowed even if it is just passing through.
It is also obligatory to apply the same rulings to the holy shrines of the infallible Imams (peace be upon them) as those of mosques, but not to their courtyards unless it has been established that it is a mosque, as has been confirmed in some cases. The purified courtyard is not included, although it is recommended to treat it with caution.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin - Vol. 1 - Regarding what is contingent upon the validity or permissibility of Ghusl - Fifth + Rulings on Menstruation - Article 227
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
It is forbidden for her to enter the Sacred Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque (peace be upon him), even if entering from one door and exiting from another (passing through). Staying in other mosques, except for the two holy mosques, is allowed. However, if she is not passing through—meaning she enters from one door and exits from another without stopping—there is no objection to that. Placing something in the mosques is also allowed.
Yes, there is no objection to a person in a state of major ritual impurity entering the sanctuaries of the infallible Imams (peace be upon them), although it is preferable to avoid it out of respect for these holy places.
Source: Educational Message - Purity - Ghusl (3) - Actions prohibited for the one in a state of major impurity + Ghusl (4) - Rulings on Menstruation + Special Inquiry.
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