One of the physical characteristics of women is having a monthly period (menstruation). Typically, girls experience their first period during adolescence, encountering a new physical and emotional state that may be challenging and bothersome for some. In addition to menstruation, women also experience other types of bleeding, such as Istiḥāḍa (irregular blood discharge) and Nifās (postpartum bleeding), each of which has different religious rulings and conditions that women are obligated to observe.
Learning the rules of menstruation and Istiḥāḍa is crucial, especially for young girls who have just reached the age of religious obligation. This is because their bleeding often lacks regularity, and even if it is regular, they may suddenly experience spotting or a change in the timing of their bleeding. If they are not well-versed in the relevant rules, they may not be able to fulfill their religious duties, leading to potential difficulties in the future.
While consulting the "Tawdih al-Masa'il" (book of Islamic Laws) is beneficial for women inasmuch as it answers many of their questions, its content may not be suitable for young girls, making it difficult for them to understand their religious duties and how to go about their current condition.
This book has been compiled to address this issue, focusing on the essential and commonly encountered issues in simple language, while avoiding complex, lengthy, and non-practical topics. Since the primary audience of this book is teenage girls, we decided to present the rules of the three types of bleeding through a simple conversation between a mother and her daughter. We hope that Almighty Allah will assist us in achieving this goal.