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What is the ruling regarding the prayers performed by the questioner with a single ablution, given that she was unaware of the ruling concerning the fluids that descend from a woman, and bearing in mind that she does not recall whether they were descending upon her at that time, but they now descend upon her most of the time, making it difficult for her during travel? And does she remain in a state of purity if she performs ablution in the Haram and does not feel them descending? And is there anything upon her if she finds something after exiting?

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Vaginal discharge is pure (tahir), and there is no need to wash any part of the body or clothes it touches. As for its ruling regarding the nullification of ablution (wudu'), the majority of scholars hold that it nullifies wudu', unless it is continuous, in which case the woman should perform wudu' for each prayer after its time has begun, similar to those with chronic excuses. Some scholars are of the view that a person with a continuous discharge is not required to perform wudu' for every prayer unless they incur another impurity. If you were unaware that these fluids nullify wudu' and prayed with a single ablution, you are not required to repeat past prayers due to your ignorance. In the future, performing wudu' for each prayer is preferable to avoid scholarly disagreement and as a precaution for your worship.

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