Science of Period
What is the main purpose of menstruation in the body?
To shed the womb lining when no pregnancy occurs.
Which Surah mentions menstruation directly?
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:222)
True or False: A woman makes up missed prayers after menstruation.
False
Name one of the two main signs that menstruation has ended
Dryness or white discharge.
What day of the week is ghusl highly recommended?
Friday (Jumu‘ah).
True or False: Menstruation is a sign of good health and hormonal balance.
True
What word does Allah use in the Qur’an to describe menstruation: “punishment” or “adha” (harm/difficulty)?
“Adha” (harm/difficulty).
What act of worship must be made up after menstruation — prayer or fasting?
Fasting.
Who told women “Do not be hasty until you see the white discharge”?
‘Ā’ishah (RA
Name one other situation (besides menstruation) that requires ghusl.
Janābah, post-natal bleeding, embracing Islam, washing a dead body.
What unique ability does the womb lining have that scientists study?
It heals itself every month without scarring.
The Prophet ﷺ said about menstruation: “This is something Allah has _____ upon the daughters of Adam.”
Written/decreed.
What major act of worship can a menstruating woman NOT do around the Ka‘bah?
Ṭawāf
What two things must be rinsed for ghusl to be valid?
Mouth and nose.
According to hadith, who do angels not come near until purification is done?
A person in janābah.
What is the clear or whitish fluid that appears at the end of menstruation?
The white discharge (al-qussah al-bayḍā’).
Did the Prophet ﷺ treat his wives differently during menstruation?
No, he showed affection and kindness.
Which verse says “Do not approach them until they are pure”?
Surah Al-Baqarah 2:222
What is the Arabic word for major impurity requiring ghusl?
Janābah
Allah says: “Indeed, Allah loves those who repent and those who _____.”
Purify themselves.
Name one scientific benefit of ghusl for the body.
Cleans bacteria, improves circulation, reduces stress (any of these correct).
According to hadith, what are menstruating women encouraged to do during ‘Īd gatherings?
Attend the gathering, witness the du‘ā and khutbah, but stay away from the prayer area.
Name two acts that ARE allowed during menstruation.
Dhikr, du‘ā, learning/teaching, listening to Qur’an, affection from spouse.
Which companion described the Prophet ﷺ’s ghusl in detail?
Maymūnah (RA)
Spiritually, what does ghusl symbolize?
Renewal of body and soul, a fresh start.