Is it obligatory for a woman who experiences istiḥāḍah bleeding due to hormonal imbalances during breastfeeding to pray?
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The mentioned blood is considered Istihada (irregular vaginal bleeding) if its flow occurs less than fifteen days after the cessation of the last menstrual period. Consequently, it does not prevent prayer or fasting, and the woman is considered ritually pure during its occurrence.
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