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Is blood that has been flowing for 16 days after taking birth control pills for breastfeeding considered menstruation or istihadah (non-menstrual vaginal bleeding), and is it obligatory to pray while it continues, despite taking medication to stop it?

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Since the duration of the blood has exceeded fifteen days, it has become clear that you are experiencing istihada (non-menstrual vaginal bleeding). For an explanation of what is incumbent upon you, please refer to Fatwa no. 117185.

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