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Why did God forbid intercourse with wives during menstruation, and what is the wisdom behind forbidding the consumption of pork?

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The basis for the prohibition of something is the ruling of Allah the Almighty or His Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, for Allah the Almighty says: "It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter, that they should have any option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has certainly strayed into a clear error."

The prohibition of approaching a menstruating woman and eating pork has been established. It is permissible to search for the wisdom behind the prohibition to increase reassurance. The Sacred Law justified the prohibition of approaching a menstruating woman by stating that it is "a harm," as Allah the Almighty says: "And they ask you about menstruation. Say, 'It is a harm, so keep away from women during menstruation. And do not approach them until they are pure.'" Modern medicine has confirmed the harms resulting from this.

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