Its Ramadan &16days since last period.Next period is due in 7days time but am spotting now.Do I continue to fast until the day of expected period date?

· 26 Ramadan 1425 AH1 min readFatwa 13125English

Question

Its Ramadan &16days since last period.Next period is due in 7days time but am spotting now.Do I continue to fast until the day of expected period date?

Answer

No, since you have experienced a gap of Tuhr (i.e. 16 days in your case of purity), the spotting now will be regarded as Haydh. You should discontinue fasting as this is now your Haydh period.

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Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
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