Is blood discharged after a delayed menstrual cycle and its continuation for longer than the usual period considered menstruation or istihadah?
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The maximum duration for menstruation is fifteen days and nights. Any blood a woman sees that is suitable to be considered menstrual blood is menstruation. If the blood exceeds fifteen days, then the woman is in a state of istihada (non-menstrual bleeding).
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