A Comprehensive Guide to Menstruation
The Essentials and Beyond. Learn the Practical, Biological and Spiritual Elements of Your Cycle.
Online, Sisters Only.
Weekly Sessions Starting Saturday 2nd May. 10:30am-12:00pm UK Time.
"Whoever knows themselves knows their Lord."
A Space for Growth: Our Menstruation & Wellbeing Course
At Ihsan Institute, we believe that understanding your body is a key part of understanding your faith. We’ve designed this course to teach you about everything to do with the female cycle, from the essential Fiqh to everyday health.
We’re moving beyond just the "rules." Over 10 sessions, we’ll dive into the Maliki school’s rulings on worship and purity, but we’re also bringing in experts to help us look at the bigger picture. We’ll be joined by a Doctor to talk about the transition into menopause and a Nutritionist to discuss fertility and how our diet affects our hormones.
Our goal is simple: we want you to leave feeling more in tune with your body’s natural rhythms and more confident in your practice. Whether you're looking for clarity on legal rulings or just want to feel healthier and more grounded in your faith, we’d love for you to join us.
12 Sessions | Practical Advice | Expert Guest Speakers
What you will learn in this course.
Part 1: Understanding Your Cycle
- Biological Understanding of Menstruation
- Debunking myths
- Islamic perspective on menstruation
- Your monthly clock
- The four phases of your cycle
Part 2: The Rulings of Menstruation (Maliki)
- Defining menstruation
- Acts prohibited on your cycle
- The length of your cycle
- Istihada/Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Post-natal bleeding
- Prayer times and menses
Part 3: Spirituality and Support
- Connecting to Allah during your cycle
- Spiritual aspects of menstruation
- Supporting one another through the seasons
- Lifestyle choices for a healthier cycle
- Charting your cycle
Part 4: Bonus Classes
- A session from Dr Subuhi on menopause
- Join Dr. Ines for a session on nutrition and fertility.
Meet the Teacher
Ustādha Saffiya Gaffar:
Ustādha Saffiya started her Islamic Studies at the Micro Madrasa in Liverpool. Thereafter, she studied Arabic in Morocco before completing her Bachelors in Islamic Studies at Cambridge Muslim College. She is currently continuing her Islamic Studies with Shaykh Ahmed Saad al-Azhari, with a focus on Arabic and Maliki Fiqh.
She has taught Arabic, Tajwid and Fiqh at various institutes including Cambridge Muslim College, Al-Erth al-Nabawi Academy, Noon Arabic and Dar al-Zahra Liverpool. She currently teaches Fiqh and Arabic weekly and is involved in multiple community outreach programs in London, such as Al-Muhsinat Collective. In her spare time she loves to sing, play duff, swim and practice her archery.
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