My wife has irregular periods, she cannot tell predict when they will occur. What are the rules for maximum length of menses and how far apart they should be
Question
Usually my wife's periods last 3-5 days. Recently her period lasted 8 days then stopped. She made ghusl at time of asr and resumed her salat. However next morning her period started again. What should she do.
Answer
The minimum period of Haydh (menses) is three days and the maximum period is ten days. Since your wife does not have a regular and standard monthly cycle, she should use her previous cycle as her measure. For example, next month her menses will be for eight days.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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