Seeing Blood After Hysterectomy

Question
I had a hysterectomy a month ago, and today I see black blood. Is the blood pure, and should I perform ablution and pray or not?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: The blood that comes after the removal of the uterus is not considered menstruation because the uterus from which menstruation occurs is no longer present, and it is considered the blood of istihada (non-menstrual bleeding). It has the rulings of istihada regarding the obligation of prayer and fasting and the permissibility of intercourse, and God knows best.
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