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Is making up the days you missed in Ramadan, because you thought it was menstruation, but in reality it was istihadah (non-menstrual vaginal bleeding) three years ago, sufficient?

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A woman must distinguish menstrual blood from irregular bleeding (istihada), because each has its own ruling. She is required to make up the prayers of the five days if she has not already prayed them.

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