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May I Pray If I Bled After An Examination?

April 25, 2011

Question

Assalam_o_Alaikum,

I had vaginal fluid analysis & after this i have bleeding a little.Doctors told me about it that it might happen for 2-3 days.May i know that can i offer prayer as its not my regular period bleeeding?
curious,

Answer

Wa Alaykumu Salam

As long as it is not your menses you have nothing to worry about and you may perform your regular prayers. There is a tradition that mentions the Prophet (pbuh) referring to a situation similar to yours:

If it is the blood of menstruation, it will be dark and recognizable. If it is that, then leave the prayer. If it is other than that, then make ablution and pray, for it is only due to a vein.”

The hadith can be found in Abi Dawud 286 and Nasa’i 215.

I hope this helps.

God knows best.

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