Fathwa, - The brownish discharge which comes during and immediately after menstruation

Question
I suffer from having a long menstrual period.Before the menstrual
period, a dark brownish discharge comes out continuously for two days.
Then another brownish discharge comes out for two daysafter the
menstrual period. The total of discharge is eleven days: a discharge
for two days before menstruation, the natural menstrual period lasts
for seven days, and then anotherdischarge comes out for two days after
the menstrual period. The Shaykhs provided contradicting views in this
respect. Some say that the discharge before the menstrual period, not
the discharge which comes out after, is considered menstruation.
Others say that the discharge before the menstrual period is not
considered menstruation, although they say that purity is not achieved
unless the brownish discharge completely stops, i.e. after the ninth
day. In both cases, however, I blame myself because Ifeel that I am
wrong and was not correctly directed. Please advise.May Allaah Reward
you.
Answer
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify
that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad
, is His Slave and Messenger.
The issues of menstruation are ramified and complicatedand therefore
scholars past and present provided different relevant opinions and
Fataawa in this regard, each according to the sound opinion from his
point of view. Nevertheless, you should consult a trustworthy
andreligious scholar and then act according to his opinion. You should
not ask more than one scholar about the same issue, for this causes
you confusion and disturbance. Following the opinion of only one
scholar will spare you all this.
As for the question, the brownish discharge which comes out
immediately before and after the menstrual period for four days is
considered menstruation and the relevant rulings are applied. If the
brownish discharge exceeded the maximum period of menstruation which
is fifteen days and she can distinguish the menstrual blood from
others, she can act accordingly. Otherwise, she has to count her usual
menstruation period. Allaah Knows best. - - ▓███▓ Translator:->
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