How does a woman get rid of the obsessive thoughts (waswas) concerning repeated removal of impurities and istinja’ (cleaning oneself after urinating or defecating) that cause her pain and spasms, and how can she be reassured about the validity of her ablution (wudu’)? Is it sufficient to perform istinja’ with water alone, or must paper be used to remove the white discharge expelled by the uterus? And must she wash her private parts after urinating during menstruation?
The discharges from the uterus are sufficiently cleansed by washing them with water only, though combining water with other impurity removers is better. A woman is not required to wash her private parts during menstruation. One must turn away from obsessive thoughts and not pay attention to them.
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