Question
I am in postpartum and today I completed forty days. Every time I am confused and do not know what to do. Today marks 40 days, and I want to bathe at sunset on the due date so that it is exactly 40. However, I am sure that blood will come down afterwards as istihada. Should I consider it or wait until I am completely pure for 60 days? My first daughter was pure at 45 days and there were secretions afterwards, meaning 50 days, and my second daughter was between 55 to 60?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: postpartum bleeding does not exceed forty days, and what comes after that is considered irregular bleeding. You must perform ablution and pray, and God knows best.