Menopause is a significant stage in a Muslim woman’s life, and understanding it through a holistic lens is essential for wellbeing. The aim of this course is to raise awareness of menopause, encourage open conversations, and break the stigma surrounding this natural life stage. 

Drawing on medical expertise, the course explains what truly happens in the body during perimenopause and menopause. You will gain a clear understanding of hormonal changes, common symptoms, long-term health considerations, and the psychological impact many women experience. This knowledge empowers you to recognise what is normal, when to seek support, and how to advocate for your wellbeing with confidence.

In addition to medical understanding, the course provides clear Hanafi fiqh rulings for irregular bleeding, worship, and the transition into post-menopause, helping women maintain their religious obligations with confidence.

Complementing this is a focus on Islamic spirituality and holistic self-care, including practical strategies to improve health and wellbeing, reduce symptoms, strengthen the body, and support emotional resilience. Together, these elements create a comprehensive, faith-rooted guide for thriving through this important phase of life.


Course Curriculum

    1. Access

    2. Welcome Sister!

    3. Introduction to 'Menopause Matters'

    1. Understanding Menopause

    2. Study Guide

    3. Q&A with Dr. Subohi

    4. Quiz

    1. The Fiqh of Menopause

    2. Study Guide

    3. Q&A with Ustadha Rashida

    4. Quiz

    1. Nutritional & Lifestyle Strategies

    2. Study Guide

    3. Q&A with Ustadha Aisha

    4. Quiz

    1. Closing Remarks & Dua'

    2. Feedback Form

About this course

  • 2.5 hours of video content
  • Rayyan Courses' Subscription
  • Sisters Only

What will you learn in this course?

This course aims to provide the student with the following outcomes:

  • Understand the stages of perimenopause and menopause and how they affect the body and mind.

  • Identify common symptoms such as hot flushes, brain fog, mood changes, and joint pain, and understand their causes.

  • Learn evidence-based nutritional strategies and lifestyle practices to manage symptoms and support bone, heart, and mental health.

  • Gain clear guidance on Hanafi fiqh rulings for irregular bleeding, menstruation, and post-menopause bleeding.

  • Strengthen spiritual resilience through Islamic teachings and learn how menopause can be a stage of growth and reflection.

  • Recognize the importance of self-care, stress management, sleep, and exercise in maintaining wellbeing during menopause.

  • Break the stigma around menopause, build confidence, and engage in open, informed conversations about this life stage.

Speakers

Dr Subohi Alam

Medical Doctor

Dr Subohi Alam is a former GP and dedicated counsellor with over 20 years of combined medical and therapeutic experience. Graduating with Honours from Guy’s, St Thomas’ and King’s Hospital in London. She has specialist interest in women’s health, mental wellbeing and lifestyle medicine and Islamic psychology and healing. Her philosophy is rooted in a whole-person approach — caring for mind, body, and spirit — and blending modern therapies with compassionate, culturally sensitive, and faith-aware support. Dr Alam believes emotional health, physical wellbeing, and life experiences are deeply connected, and she is committed to guiding each client toward balance, resilience, and lasting change. With empathy at the core of her practice, Dr Alam’s clients feel heard, understood, and supported on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. “"Healing is not staying in the prison of who you are but breaking free and embracing the journey toward who you want to be."

Ustadha Umm Huzayfah

Course Instructor

Ustadha Umm Huzayfah (wife of Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera) was raised in the UK where she attended Jami’at ul-Imam, a madrasa in Bradford, England for 5 years. There, she completed the ‘Alimah course of study covering many of the Islamic sciences which she studied exclusively with female scholars. After graduating, she continued to teach fiqh and hadith at the same seminary for a few years. Umm Huzayfah, a mother of four, also previously taught Islamic classes in the USA. She specializes in the fiqh of menstruation (hayd), post-natal bleeding (nifas), dysfunctional uterine bleeding (istihada) and women issues.

Ustadha Aisha Mangera

Qualified Nutritionist

Aisha is is a qualified nutritionist with a BSc in Nutritional Therapy, having trained at BCNH and graduated from ION. She is a registered member of CNHC and BANT, and currently works at Shifa Nutrition, where she specialises in female health and hormone support.

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