Menstruation Issues – Muslima Coaching

Five Must-Know Rulings For Praying During Labor

Posted on August 9, 2020August 9, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali Every woman’s birthing experience will be unique. Some women may choose to give birth at home, while others believe that delivering in a hospital is best. Some women feel strongly about having natural...Read More

I am heavily pregnant and praying is difficult. Can pregnant women pray sitting down?

Posted on August 7, 2020August 9, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: I am heavily pregnant and praying is difficult. Can pregnant women pray sitting down? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu The answer will differ for each woman. The basis is that a pregnant woman...Read More

If the prayer time enters and my menstruation starts afterwards but I hadn’t prayed, do I have to make up that prayer after my bleeding ends?

Posted on June 6, 2020July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: If the prayer time enters and my menstruation starts afterwards but I hadn't prayed, do I have to make up that prayer after my bleeding ends? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu In the...Read More

What is the ruling of sexual intercourse during menstruation?

Posted on June 6, 2020July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: What is the ruling of sexual intercourse during menstruation? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu It is absolutely prohibited for a menstruating woman or a woman in a state of lochia to engage in...Read More

Six Conditions For Menstruation

Posted on June 2, 2020April 8, 2021 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali The Companion Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet ﷺ said: “Menstruation is three days, four days, five days, six days, seven days, eight days, nine days, or...Read More

How do I perform ghusl? When is it obligatory?

Posted on March 30, 2020July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: How do I perform ghusl? When is it obligatory? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu The ghusl is a purificatory shower that can be obligatory (fard) or sunna to perform. Taking a ghusl is...Read More

Istihada: What Is It? And Examples

Posted on March 29, 2020July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali Abnormal vaginal bleeding (istihada) is invalid blood. Practically speaking, it is any colored vaginal discharge that is not ruled as menstruation (hayd) or lochia (nifas). Contrary to popular thought, istihada is not a...Read More

Am I obliged to wash away the istihada blood on my clothes before praying?

Posted on March 23, 2020July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: Am I obliged to wash away the istihada blood on my clothes before praying? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu In the Hanafi madhhab, the excused amount of filth that is permitted to remain...Read More

How do I pray with abnormal vaginal bleeding (istihada)?

Posted on March 22, 2020July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: How do I pray with abnormal vaginal bleeding (istihada)? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu A woman who is experiencing abnormal vaginal bleeding (istihada) is still required to pray with ablution (wudu). The blood...Read More

The Chronic Excuse Rulings: A Complete Breakdown

Posted on March 22, 2020July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali The rulings of the excused person are used by anyone whose ablution (wudu) continues to break due to the reoccurrence of a wudu nullifier for an entire prescribed prayer time. A woman who...Read More

If bleeding starts after the prayer time enters, how is the excused person status established?

Posted on March 21, 2020July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: If bleeding starts after the prayer time enters, how is the excused person status established? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu There are three conditions that must be met in order to establish the...Read More

How long can I wipe over my footgear (khuff) with the excused person status?

Posted on March 21, 2020July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: How long can I wipe over my footgear (khuff) with the excused person status? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu A resident is permitted to wipe on footgear (khuffs) for a time period of...Read More

Why can’t a menstruating woman touch the Qur’an? It bothers me that she’s considered impure. I feel left out when menstruating.

Posted on March 9, 2020July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: Why can't a menstruating woman touch the Qur'an? It bothers me that she's considered impure. Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu It is understandable why these types of feelings may develop, especially if one...Read More

How The Prophet ﷺ Treated Menstruating Women

Posted on March 9, 2020July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali The Prophet's ﷺ character was an embodiment of mercy and love that he ﷺ consistently showed towards all believers - despite their age, race, or gender. He ﷺ instructed the Companions (Allah be...Read More

I inserted an IUD (coil) a few months ago but keep having spotting. What is the ruling of this blood?

Posted on March 5, 2020July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: I inserted an IUD (coil) a few months ago but keep having spotting. What is the ruling of this blood? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu The blood you are seeing is either menstruation or...Read More