Menstruation rulings in just 24 minutes

Summary

This video covers the Islamic rulings on menstruation and postnatal bleeding. It explains how menstruation is identified, the rules for both men and women to understand, and the importance of this knowledge for marital and familial guidance. The video delves into the specifics of menstrual cycles, including the maximum and minimum durations, the implications for divorce, and the differences for pregnant women and those experiencing postnatal bleeding. Additionally, it outlines the dos and don'ts during menstruation, such as prayer and fasting restrictions, and provides guidance on how to manage prayers missed during menstruation.

Takeaways

• 📘 Both men and women should study menstruation and postnatal bleeding rulings as they can be relevant to various situations.
• 🩸 Menstrual blood is considered such regardless of its color, as long as it comes out naturally and not due to injury or medication.
• 🚫 It's prohibited (Haram) to divorce a woman during her period, and such a divorce would not count towards the mandatory three cycles needed after a divorce.
• 🕒 Menstrual bleeding can last a maximum of 15 days, and there must be a minimum of 15 days of purity before a new period is recognized.
• 🧼 A woman can recognize the end of her period by either a white discharge or a clean white cloth/tissue test.
• 📅 Women fall into three categories regarding menstruation: those with their first period, those with established cycles, and pregnant women.
• 👩‍🍼 Pregnant women have different maximum bleeding durations depending on the stage of pregnancy: 15 days (0-3 months), 20 days (3-6 months), and 30 days (6 months to term).
• 👶 Postnatal bleeding can last up to 60 days; after this period, any new blood is considered a new menstrual cycle.
• 🙏 During menstruation, women cannot pray, fast, perform Tawaf, enter the main prayer area of a mosque, touch a complete Arabic Quran, or engage in intercourse and direct foreplay without a barrier.
• 🛐 When a woman's period ends, she must make up obligatory fasts missed but not the prayers. If she becomes pure during a prayer time, she must perform that prayer if time permits.

Q & A

Why is it important for men to study the rulings on menstruation and postnatal bleeding?

Men need to study these rulings to assist their wives, siblings, and daughters who may have questions. Additionally, some rulings directly relate to men, such as those concerning divorce.

What is considered menstrual blood according to the scholars?

Menstrual blood is considered any blood, regardless of color (red, yellowish, dark red, or brown), that comes out by itself from the front. It is not due to injury or medication and does not come from a girl under nine years old or a woman over fifty.

What are the rulings regarding divorce and menstruation?

A woman must wait three full cycles before remarrying after divorce. A cycle can only be counted if the woman bleeds for at least half a day. It is haram for a man to divorce a woman during her period, and a judge can force them to remarry. The divorce still counts, but remarrying is to prevent hardship due to extended waiting periods.

What is the maximum duration of a menstrual period?

A menstrual period can never last more than 15 days. Any bleeding beyond 15 days is ignored, and the woman can pray and fast normally after purification.

How does a woman know when her period has stopped?

There are two signs indicating the end of a period: the appearance of a white liquid with no traces of blood, or the use of a white cloth or tissue that shows no coloring. If either sign is present, the woman is considered pure and ready for worship.

What are the three categories of women concerning the rulings of menstruation?

The three categories are: 1) a woman who has just started her first period, 2) a woman who knows her usual period length, and 3) a pregnant woman.

What is the ruling for a woman who has just started her first period?

She follows the general ruling of a 15-day maximum for bleeding. After 15 days, even if there is still blood, she is considered pure and should resume praying and fasting.

What should a woman who knows her usual period length do if she bleeds longer than usual?

She can bleed for up to three extra days beyond her usual period length, provided it does not exceed 15 days. After the extra days, she is considered pure even if there is still blood.

What should a woman do if her period stops and then comes back within her usual period length?

She should only count the days she is bleeding. If her period stops and then returns, she continues counting the bleeding days until she reaches her usual period length plus three days. After this, she is considered pure.

What are the maximum days of bleeding for a pregnant woman?

For a pregnant woman: 1) from 0 to 3 months, the maximum is 15 days, 2) from 3 to 6 months, the maximum is 20 days, and 3) from 6 months until the end of pregnancy, the maximum is 30 days.