Rules of Menstruation (Hayd) & Postpartum Bleeding (Nifas)

Ibn ‘Abidin, the eminent Syrian Hanafi scholar, said: “It is incumbent upon women, as well as their husbands and guardians, to acquire knowledge of the injunctions concerning the various types of bleeding specific to women. Women should familiarise themselves with these rules, and husbands should educate them about necessary aspects if they have the knowledge, and if not, allow them to go out [to learn this knowledge]. Guardians, such as fathers, have the same obligation to educate them [directly or via others].” (Manhal al-Waridin, pp.105-6)

Ibn Nujaym, the eminent Egyptian jurist, said: “Knowing the injunctions of hayd (menstrual bleeding) is one of the most important of matters given the innumerable rules that depend on these injunctions, like ritual purity, prayer, reciting Qur’an, fasting, i‘tikaf, Hajj, attaining legal maturity…etc. It is from the greatest of obligations. The gravity of the knowledge of something aligns with the severity of the consequences of its ignorance. The harm resulting from ignorance of the rules of menstrual bleeding surpasses that of other matters. Hence, close attention to learning these rules is incumbent.” (al-Bahr al-Ra’iq, 1:330)

Nearly half a millennium ago, Imam Birgivi, in his famous manual on the subject, expressed his concern regarding the neglect of the rules of hayd and nifas despite their great importance. This course is designed to cover the basic principles and regulations of hayd and nifas according to the Hanafi madhhab, enabling participants to gain a sound understanding of the majority of scenarios women may encounter. Numerous examples and scenarios will be utilized to facilitate understanding.


What you'll learn:

● Identifying Hayd, Nifas, Istihadah, and Tuhr

● Restrictions during Hayd and Nifas

● The Mubtada’ah and Mu‘tadah

● Rules for Continuous Bleeding

● Rules of Ma‘dhur

● Relevant Qur’anic verses and hadiths


Who this course is for:

● Suitable for beginners (no prior qualifications required)

● Beneficial for students of knowledge

● Open to brothers and sisters


Teacher Bio: Mufti Zameelur Rahman

Mufti Zameel completed his memorisation of the Qur’an as a teenager. He later went on to complete the ‘Alimiyyah programme in the Islamic sciences at Darul Ulum Birmingham, UK. He then furthered his studies and completed an Ifta/Takhassus fi’ l-Fiqh (specialisation in fiqh and fatwa) course at Dar al-Ifta al-Mahmudiyyah in Durban, South Africa under renowned specialists Mufti Ebrahim Desai and Mufti Husain Kadodia.

Website: darulmaarif.com


Register here: assubah.com/courses/rules-of-menstruation-hayd-postpartum-bleeding-nifas/