Fiqh of Menstruation for Girls

A Practical Islamic Guide to Understanding Menstruation with Confidence

Starting your first period can bring lots of questions. This self-paced online course has been carefully designed to help Muslim girls understand menstruation from both an Islamic and practical perspective in a clear, age-appropriate way.

Whether your daughter has already started her period or wants to prepare beforehand, this course provides authentic Islamic knowledge alongside practical advice to help her feel confident, informed and reassured.

What You’ll Learn

🌸 Understanding Puberty

• What puberty is
• Signs of puberty
• When Islamic responsibility (bulūgh) begins
• Physical and emotional changes

🩸 Understanding Menstruation

• What happens inside the body during a menstrual cycle
• Why periods happen
• Understanding the uterus and menstrual cycle

📖 Types of Bleeding

• Menstrual blood (ḥayḍ)
• Irregular bleeding (istiḥāḍah)
• Yellow and brown discharge
• How to recognise the different types

🌷 Your First Period

• What to expect
• Preparing for your first period
• Building a simple period kit
• Practical tips for school and everyday life

📅 Understanding Your Cycle

• How long periods normally last
• Why every girl’s cycle is different
• Tracking your menstrual cycle
• Recognising patterns over time

⚖️ Islamic Rulings

• When your period starts and finishes
• Signs of purity
• Performing ghusl correctly
• Different scholarly opinions regarding longer periods
• Understanding the wisdom behind the rulings

🤲 Worship During Your Period

• What acts of worship are paused
• Acts of worship you can still perform
• Why missed fasts are made up but prayers are not
• Why women do not pray during menstruation
• Understanding Allah’s mercy and wisdom

💕 Looking After Yourself

• Managing period pain
• Healthy eating and hydration
• Rest and gentle exercise
• Looking after your emotional wellbeing
• Knowing when to seek medical advice

🩷 Period Products

Learn about the different products available, including:

• Sanitary pads
• Reusable pads
• Tampons
• Menstrual cups
• Period underwear
• Hygiene and safety tips

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to many of the questions girls commonly ask, including:

• Can I shower during my period?
• Can I swim?
• Is brown blood normal?
• Is it normal to have cramps?
• How do I know my period has finished?
• When should I see a doctor?
• Can I still worship Allah?
• And many more.

Included in the Course

✔ Self-paced online learning

✔ Beautiful educational infographics

✔ Easy-to-follow lesson notes

✔ Practical checklists

✔ Printable resources

✔ Authentic Islamic rulings explained in a simple and age-appropriate way

✔ Lifetime access

Perfect For

• Girls approaching puberty
• Girls who have recently started their period
• Parents wanting to prepare their daughters
• Home-educating families
• Islamic schools and madrasahs

Learn with Confidence

Menstruation is a natural part of growing up and something Allah has decreed for every woman. This course aims to replace confusion and embarrassment with authentic knowledge, practical guidance and confidence, helping young Muslim girls understand both the Islamic rulings and how to care for themselves with ease.

Suitable for: Girls aged approximately 8–14 years (or any girl approaching or experiencing puberty for the first time).