Haidh And Nifaas
The blood flows from woman’s womb is of three types; 1) Haidh 2) Nifaas 3) Istihaadhah
Haidh
It is the blood which normally flows from the uterus of a nine year-old girl.
Nifaas
It is the blood that flows from woman’s womb after childbirth
Istihaadhah
The blood which discharges from woman’s organ because of some illness is known as Istihaadhah.
Period Of Haidh
The minimum period of Haidh is one day and night while the maximum duration is fifteen days and nights. The blood which flows for more then fifteen days and nights is the blood of Istihadhah.
Period Of Haml (1)
The minimum duration of pregnancy is six months and the maximum is nine months.
Period Of Nifaas
The minimum period of Nifaas is a short span of time while the normal period is forty days and nights. The maximum duration is sixty days. The blood which exceeds sixty days will be regarded as the blood of Istihaadhah.
Rituals Forbidden In The State Of Hadth Asghar (2)
The following rituals are forbidden for one who is in the state of minor impurity.
1. To perform Salaah
2. To make Tawaaf
3. To touch the Glorious Qur’aan or carry it (without any cover)
Rituals Forbidden For Junibi (3)
The following worships are prohibited in the state of major impurity.
1. To perform Salaah
2. To make Tawaaf of the Ka’bah
3. To touch the Glorious Qur’aan or carry it
4. To recite the Glorious Qur’aan
5. To enter Masjid
Acts Forbidden For Haidhah And Nufasaah
The following are forbidden in the state of Haidh and Nifaas.
1. To perform Salaah
2. To make Tawaaf of the Ka’baah
3. To touch or carry the Glorious Qur’aan
4. To recite the Glorious Qur’aan
5. To enter Masjid
6. To keep fast
7. To enjoy any part of one’s wife from navel to knees.
Questions
1. How many types of woman’s blood are there?
2. What is Haidh?
3. What is Nifaas?
4. What is Istihaadhah?
5. How long is the period of Haml?
6. What is the period of Nifaas?
7. What worships are forbidden in the state of Hadth Asghar?
8. What rituals are forbidden in the state of Janaabah?
9. What things are forbidden in the state of Haidh and Nifaas?
(1) Pregnancy
(2) Hadth Asghar means minor impurity which necessitates Wudhoo
(3) One who is in the state of major impurity that makes Ghusl Fardh
Reference: Umar Abdul Jabbaar - Elements of Shaafi Fiqh