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What is the ruling and expiation for a woman who prayed while she was menstruating out of shyness?

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It is impermissible for a menstruating woman to pray, by consensus, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Is it not true that when a woman menstruates, she does not pray and does not fast?" And whoever does so must repent and seek forgiveness.

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