Fatawaa on the Rulings of Menstruation & Postnatal Bleeding By Shaykh Muhammad bin Uthaymin

Questions about menstruation and postnatal bleeding are among the most frequently asked in Islamic fiqh — and among the most important for a Muslim woman to understand correctly, since they directly affect her acts of worship: prayer, fasting, reading Qur'an, intimacy with her husband, and Hajj. Misunderstanding in this area means either performing worship in a state where it is prohibited or leaving it when it is obligatory. Neither is a small matter.

Fatawa on the Rulings of Menstruation and Postnatal Bleeding by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Uthaymin compiles the questions most frequently asked on these topics together with the Shaykh's clear, evidenced answers — organized for easy reference so that a Muslim woman can find the ruling she needs when she needs it.

What This Book Covers

The Rulings of Menstruation (Hayd)

When does menstruation begin and end? What is the minimum and maximum duration? What affects the calculation when bleeding is irregular, intermittent, or accompanied by discharge? What acts of worship are prohibited during menstruation, and when does the woman resume them? All of these questions are addressed with the Shaykh's characteristic clarity and evidential grounding.

The Rulings of Postnatal Bleeding (Nifas)

Postnatal bleeding has its own set of rulings distinct from menstruation. The book covers its duration, what to do when it stops and restarts, and how its rulings interact with the obligations of prayer, fasting, and marital relations.

Prayer, Fasting, and Other Worship

How the rulings of hayd and nifas intersect with the specific obligations of prayer (making up missed fasts but not missed prayers), fasting in Ramadan, performing Hajj, and reciting or touching the Qur'an — each addressed in its own right.

About the Author

Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih al-Uthaymin (1347–1421 AH / 1929–2001 CE) studied under Shaykh Abdur-Rahman as-Sa'di, taught for decades in the Grand Mosque of Unayzah and at Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University, and served on the Senior Scholars Council of Saudi Arabia. His fatawa on matters of worship are widely referenced. Published by Al-Ihsan Publications.

Who This Book Is For

Every Muslim woman who wants to understand these rulings clearly from a reliable, authenticated source — whether navigating them for the first time or seeking to correct long-held misunderstandings. Also valuable for Islamic teachers, counselors, and anyone who answers questions from Muslim women on these topics.

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Browse more works by Shaykh Ibn Uthaymin. For a broader collection of rulings on women's questions, see Islamic Fatawa Regarding Women. For the wider fiqh of worship, see our guide to the best fiqh books on Islamic rulings, and browse the Muslim women collection.