Detailed Fiqh of Lochia

Hedaya Hartford

This follow-up to the introductory course on the basics of menstruation, lochia, and abnormal discharge will provide a more in-depth and practical understanding of the topic, with a focus on lochial case studies and rulings related to the chronic annulment of ablution.


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Live session time: Sunday at 14:00 UTC with Hedaya Hartford
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Starting From
12 May, 2013
Duration
10 weeks
Price
$225 USD

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At-A-Glance

  • A detailed course on the fiqh of lochia according to the Hanafi school of law
  • Course material is obligatory knowledge for Muslim women, as well as for husbands, fathers, and guardians
  • Also vital for anyone with problems related to the chronic annulment of ablution
  • An in-depth knowledge of this topic is critical as it affects other acts of worship
  • Lessons cover general and lochial precepts never before so clearly defined and stated
  • Ustadha Hedaya is a recognized expert on menstruation and related issues
  • The main goal of this series of courses is to clear up all misunderstandings, thus enabling people to practice the religion validly based on knowledge rather than hearsay and cultural lore

Details

Detailed Fiqh of Lochiadelves deeper into the basics introduced in the introductory course on the topic. The course will present an in-depth study of the general precepts for menstruation and lochia and the precepts specific to lochia, as well as a detailed study of the chronic annulment of ablution.

The general and lochial precepts covered in this course have been deduced and compiled by Ustadha Hedaya and Shaykh Ashraf Muneeb. These precepts are not found in any other reference book this clearly defined and stated. You will have the benefit to study these precepts comprehensively directly with Ustadha Hedaya.

Other fiqh courses dedicate only one lesson to the basics of this personally obligatory subject, whereas this course comprehensively examines common situations and potential issues. An added plus is that this course is taught by a female who truly understands the subject matter.

Just as the rules of menstruation and lochia are often misunderstood, so are the rulings related to the chronic annulment of ablution. This topic is covered only briefly in most fiqh books, thus causing incorrect application and invalid prayers. The course will cover these important rulings so that you understand how to apply them. These rulings are not specific to menstruation and lochia, but rather, also apply to common situations for both men and women, such as a bleeding wound.

The text used for this course is Ustadha Hedaya and Shaykh Ashraf Muneeb’s Birgivi’s Manual Interpreted: Complete Fiqh of Menstruation & Related Issues (Amana Publications, January 2007). This ground-breaking book in English is based on the Ottoman scholar Imam Birgivi’s Treatise Dhukhr al-Muta’ahhilin wa al-Nisa’ fi ta’rif al-Athar wa al-Dima’ (Treasure for Those with Families) along with Imam Ibn ‘Abidin’s commentary of it. According to Imam Ibn ‘Abidin, this treatise by Imam Birgivi is the principal reference for menstruation and lochia and their related rulings in the Hanafi school. Ustadha Hedaya has permission to teach Imam Birgivi’s treatise from Shaykh Muhammad Amin Siraj, a shaykh at the Sultan Muhammad al-Fatih mosque in Istanbul, who wrote that she demonstrated “full comprehension and meticulous understanding” of the text.

While directly affecting women, it is also important for men to study this topic as well. The material is obligatory for Muslim women to learn, as well as for fathers and guardians in order to raise their children with sound knowledge of the religion. The course is also vital for anyone with problems related to the chronic annulment of ablution.

The six-week short course Introduction to Menstruation and Related Topics provides the foundation for this course and is thus a required prerequisite. You will be unable to register if you have not successfully completed this requirement.

  • LESSON 1
    Terminology

    • Revision of essential vocabulary
    • New additions to the essential vocabulary
    • Correcting misinformation and superstitions
  • LESSON 2
    General Precepts 1-8

    • Precepts that are in common between Lochia and Menstruation
    • Detailed commentary on each precept
  • LESSON 3
    Lochial Precepts 9-16

    • Precepts particular to Lochia
    • Detailed commentary on each precept
  • LESSON 4
    Lochial Precepts 17-23

    • Precepts particular to Lochia
    • Detailed commentary on each precept
  • LESSON 5
    Lochial Case Studies

    • When the blood does not exceed the maximum for someone with a habit
  • LESSON 6
    Lochial Case Studies

    • When the blood exceeds the maximum for someone with a habit
  • LESSON 7
    Lochial Case Studies

    • When the blood does not exceed the maximum for a lochial beginner
  • LESSON 8
    Lochial Case Studies

    • When the blood does exceed the maximum for a lochial beginner
  • LESSON 9a and 9b
    Legal Rulings for the Chronic Annulment of Ablution

    • Definition of causes of chronic annulment of ablution
    • How one qualifies as a person with chronic annulment of ablution
    • Not qualifying as someone with chronic annulment of ablution
    • Losing the status as someone with chronic annulment of ablution
    • Ruling related to when the excuse is active or non-active
    • Making ablution before the prayer time
    • Forestalling the Excuse
    • Wiping Footgear
    • The prayer
    • Cleaning the filth

  • Successful completion of Introduction to Menstruation and Related Issues (LAH125) is a required prerequisite. The course will start with a LAH125 review exam.
  • It is highly recommended to have Birgivi’s Manual Interpreted: Complete Fiqh of Menstruation & Related Issues (Amana Publications, January 2007) by Hedaya Hartford and Ashraf Muneeb.