What is the ruling on the yellowish discharge that recurs after seeing purity during the same menstrual period, and is it considered menstruation? What is the reason for the differing fatwas regarding it, and is it permissible to adopt the fatwa that it is not considered menstruation after seeing purity, and did the female Companions perform ghusl multiple times for a single menstrual period?

Yellowish and brownish discharges are considered menstruation if they occur during the habitual period or are continuous with blood. If a woman sees purity (by dryness or white discharge) after her habitual period ends, and then sees yellowish or brownish discharge, it is not considered menstruation, and she only needs to perform istinja (definition)' (cleansing) from it. However, if she sees it during her habitual period, it is menstruation, and she must perform ghusl (definition) (ritual bath) after it ceases. The same applies if blood returns after she has seen purity. Intermittent purity during menstruation is valid. A woman should hasten to perform ghusl upon seeing purity, as this is more cautious and absolves her responsibility.