Course Overview: Fiqh of Haid, Nifas, and Istihadhah
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Course Duration: 2 months
Schedule: Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 AM SL Time
Lecturer: Muallima H. Hussaindeen
Course Description:
This course delves into the Islamic rulings related to women’s health, focusing on the jurisprudence of menstrual, postnatal, and irregular bleeding, according to the Shafi’i madhab. It provides essential understanding of how these rulings impact acts of worship and daily life, ensuring clarity on obligations and prohibitions.
Lesson Objectives:
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To explain the rulings and classifications of different types of bleeding (haid, nifas, and istihadhah) according to the Shafi’i school of thought.
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To clarify the impact of such states on acts of worship, such as Salah, fasting, and Quranic recitation.
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To explore practical scenarios such as bleeding during pregnancy, miscarriage, and menopause, and their rulings.
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To highlight the etiquettes and permissible actions during these states.
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To address common misconceptions and provide authentic references for rulings in the Shafi’i fiqh.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Differentiate between haid, nifas, and istihadhah, and identify the rulings specific to each according to the Shafi’i madhab.
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Understand the rulings of cleanliness, purity, and worship concerning women’s cycles.
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Apply Islamic rulings to scenarios like postpartum bleeding, bleeding during pregnancy, and menopause.
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Recognize what is permissible and prohibited for a woman in specific conditions, including touching or reciting the Quran and intimacy.
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Gain confidence in addressing related questions with authentic Islamic knowledge based on the Shafi’i school of thought.
Key Topics Covered:
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Menstrual Rulings (Haid):
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Acts of worship affected by menstruation.
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Minimum and maximum durations of haid.
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Conditions for resuming acts of worship.
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Postnatal Bleeding (Nifas):
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Differentiating between nifas and haid.
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Maximum duration and rulings for early cessation.
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When nifas transitions into regular cleanliness.
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Irregular Bleeding (Istihadhah):
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Identifying istihadhah and its rulings.
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Impact on Salah, fasting, and marital relations.
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Practical steps for cleanliness during istihadhah.
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Special Circumstances:
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Rulings for bleeding during pregnancy, contractions, and miscarriage.
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Bleeding after menopause: definitions and implications.
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The necessity of 15 days of cleanliness between cycles.
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Prohibitions During Bleeding States:
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Handling and reciting the Quran.
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Intimacy between spouses.
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Other forms of worship and daily activities.
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Target Audience:
This course is ideal for women seeking a deeper understanding of Fiqh related to their daily lives, enabling them to perform acts of worship with confidence and clarity.
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​Methodology:
Interactive sessions with Q&A, case studies, and references from the Quran and Sunnah will be used to ensure practical understanding, with all rulings based on the Shafi’i madhab.
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