Is it permissible for a woman to consider clear fluid mixed with yellowness as menstruation, and to perform ghusl only upon seeing completely pure clear fluid indicating purity, citing the hadith of our Mother Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her? And does what was sent to her by the female Companions apply to her? And is she required to repeatedly wipe with a cloth several times in a row to ensure purity, or is wiping once sufficient, even if she expects a different result from repeated wiping?
If a woman sees yellowness during her menstrual period or connected with blood, it is considered menstruation. A woman must monitor her purity at prayer times and before sleeping. If the cotton swab comes out with traces of blood, yellowness, or a brownish discharge, she is still considered to be menstruating. When she has checked for purity at the necessary time and is not required to recheck, and then she sees purity, she must promptly perform ghusl (ritual bath). If the yellowness reappears outside of her usual period, she should not pay attention to it. If she doubts the attainment of purity, the default is that menstruation persists. She must cast away all whisperings (waswās) and disregard them.
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