LessonsIstihadah, Excused Persons and NifasQuiz

Less than three days: below the Hanafi minimum, hence istihadah.

Three through ten days: may be hayd if other conditions apply.

Beyond ten days: the whole span is not indiscriminately menstruation; the established habit or first-occurrence rule distinguishes hayd from istihadah.

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Duration: Hayd versus Istihadah

Istihadah, Excused Persons and Nifas

Less than three days: below the Hanafi minimum, hence istihadah.

Three through ten days: may be hayd if other conditions apply.

Beyond ten days: the whole span is not indiscriminately menstruation; the established habit or first-occurrence rule distinguishes hayd from istihadah.