A Comprehensive Guide to Menstruation

Ustadha Saffiya Gaffar

Sisters Only

This 10 session course delves into menstruation, exploring the Fiqh and beyond. Our goal is to equip you with essential knowledge for fostering a healthier mind and body along with a holistic understanding of your cycles.

Recognising that mental and physical well-being are vital for a strong believer, we will approach menstruation from multiple perspectives. This course covers everything from the biological aspects of menstruation to legal rulings in the Maliki school of thought as well as its social implications and spiritual significance.

By the end of this course, you will gain a profound appreciation of your cycle, empowering you to navigate your cycle with confidence. God willing, you’ll emerge healthier, happier and stronger.

All lessons are available immediately upon purchase.

Course Topics:

Biological understanding of menstruation – Learn about the female reproductive system and how the menstrual cycle functions from a scientific perspective.
Core legal rulings in Maliki fiqh – Study the essential rulings related to menstruation in the Maliki school, including acts of worship and purity.
Spiritual perspective on menstruation – Discover how menstruation is viewed within Islamic spirituality and how to maintain a connection with Allah during this time.
Mental and physical well-being – Understand how menstruation affects your emotional and physical health, and how to care for yourself holistically.
Addressing social and cultural taboos – Reflect on how menstruation is discussed (or not) in society and explore healthier, faith-aligned narratives.
Cycle tracking and self-awareness – Learn to chart your cycle and become more in tune with your body’s rhythms and needs.
Empowered and confident practice – Leave the course equipped to navigate your cycle with clarity, confidence, and a sense of honour in your faith.
And much more

One Off Payment

£100

Lifetime access to this course
All lessons available on-demand
Flexible study schedule
Space to ask your questions and get answers from the instructors
Support from the Ihsan Institute Team

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Meet your Instructor

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.