Ibn Bazz: Ruling on discharge of blood after performing Ghusl

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Ruling on discharge of blood after performing Ghusl 

Q: Sometimes when I perform Ghusl (ritual bath following major ritual impurity) after my menstrual period, which normally lasts for five days, I notice a slight discharge of blood on the sixth day. Must I count that sixth day among the days of my menstrual period and consequently stop observing Sawm (Fast) or offering Salah (Prayer) on that day? Or do I have to start fasting and offering Salah right after my menstrual period ends? I would like to mention that this occurs almost always after two or three regular menstrual periods. Appreciate your guidance, may Allah guide you. 

A: If the color of the blood you notice is yellowish or dark brown, it is nothing and takes the ruling of urine. 

If it is real blood, it is considered menstrual blood and you must to repeat your Ghusl. This is based on the authentic Hadith narrated by Umm `Atiyyah (may Allah be pleased with her) who said: We used to consider dark and yellowish discharge as nothing (i.e. not menses). 

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