Fathwa, - The brownish discharge which immediately occurs after menstrual blood is part of menstruation

Question
A long time ago, my menstrual period ceased to be as regularas it used
to be. Sometimes, it remains for five days, as it was before, and at
other times it continues for more than seven days. Usually the blood
ceases on the last day but a dirty-water-like fluid (somewhat
brownish) is discharged. If I have this discharge after thecessation
of the menstrual blood, does this mean that I am still menstruating?
What is the limit of themenstrual period? How can I
differentiatebetween menstruationand vaginal bleeding which does not
prevent the woman from observing prayer and fasting? 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 menstrual period hasno exact limit for it could increase or
decrease. Consequently, the blood which comes out immediately before
or after the menstrual period is considered menstruation, unless it
exceeds fifteen days. In the latter case, it is considered vaginal
bleeding and the womanapplies the rulings of non- menstruating women.
Thus, she is required to observe prayer, fast Ramadhaan and do other
acts of worship which a non- menstruating woman is required to do.
The yellowish or brownish discharge (described as a dirty-water-like
fluid) which comes out before complete purity is considered
menstruation.Purity here refers to dryness of the vagina completely
which is known when a white cotton pad the woman uses has neither
yellowish nor brownish traces on it. Wetness of the vagina is of no
significance.
The yellowish or brownish discharge which comes out after purity is
not considered menstruation. Nevertheless, it invalidates Wudhoo'
(ablution) and necessitates cleansing the vagina. Allaah Knows best.
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