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Ruling on Blood After Abortion
A woman underwent embryo implantation, which lasted for two months and then miscarried. She completed her postpartum period, and a week ago she underwent a cleaning procedure, and the bleeding is still ongoing. Is she required to pray?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: There is no postpartum bleeding unless the fetus has formed, which is four months. The blood that comes down after a miscarriage before this formation is considered menstrual blood if it exceeds three days; otherwise, it is considered irregular bleeding. The blood that comes down after the cleaning procedure is considered menstrual blood, and God knows best.
