Date : 16-03-2026

Question :

What is the ruling of Islamic Law on the colored discharges that appear one or two days before the menstrual cycle?


The Answer :

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon our Master, the Messenger of Allah.


 


Colored discharges carry the same Islamic ruling as blood, whether they appear at the beginning or the end of the menstrual period. This remains true even if the discharge is intermittent—appearing for some days and stopping for others before returning—provided that the total duration does not exceed fifteen days nor fall short of a day and a night (24 hours). This is because the minimum duration of menstruation (Hayd) is one day and a night, while its maximum duration is fifteen days. Furthermore, the minimum period of purity (Tuhr) between two menstrual cycles is fifteen days, and there is no maximum limit for it. And Allah the Exalted knows best."