Anas related that the Jews, whenever a woman among them menstruated, they did not have meals with her nor did they have sex with them at home. And the Companions of the Prophet (SAW) inquired with the Prophet (SAW), and Allah Most High sent down { And they ask you about menstruation; say: this is a harmful thing, therefore keep away from women during menstruation } until the end of the verse [Al-baqara 222]. And the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: Do everything except relations [nikah].