Istihadah

Letter I · Often appears in 3 topics · Updated Sep 4, 2026

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Istihadah is irregular or prolonged bleeding outside the normal pattern of hayd or nifas. Islamic law treats it as a medical condition, not a state that exempts a woman from worship. A woman experiencing it performs wudu for each prayer and continues to pray and fast.

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