Faṭimah: If a woman suspects that her bleeding has stopped, what should she do?

Mother: If the bleeding has stopped outwardly but she suspects there may still be blood internally, she should check herself. It is not permissible to stop prayers without checking.

Faṭimah: How should she check herself?

Mother: She should insert a small piece of cotton into the place of bleeding and wait for a while before taking it out. If the cotton is white and clean, she is considered pure. If the cotton is stained with blood, it shows that she is still not pure.

Faṭimah: Many girls may find it difficult to check themselves in this way before marriage. In this case, how can they know if the bleeding has stopped or not?

Mother: If they are sure that the bleeding has stopped internally or that it is still continuing, they should act according to their certainty. In case of doubt, they should assume they are still menstruating until they are sure they have become pure.