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Sunan Abi Dawud 302 — Daily Washing After Menstrual Period
Those Who Said: She Should Perform Ghusl Once A Day, But Did Not Specify Zuhr
Hadith About Prolonged Bleeding: Daily Washing After Menses
Sunan Abi Dawud : 302
Sunan Abi DawudHadith Number 302
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَبِي إِسْمَاعِيلَ، - وَهُوَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَاشِدٍ - عَنْ مَعْقِلٍ الْخَثْعَمِيِّ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، - رضى الله عنه - قَالَ الْمُسْتَحَاضَةُ إِذَا انْقَضَى حَيْضُهَا اغْتَسَلَتْ كُلَّ يَوْمٍ وَاتَّخَذَتْ صُوفَةً فِيهَا سَمْنٌ أَوْ زَيْتٌ .
Ali ibn AbuTalib Narrated from:
The woman who has a prolonged flow of blood should wash herself every day when her menstrual period is over and take a woollen cloth greased with fat or oil (to tie over the private parts).
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 302In-book reference : Book 1, Hadith 302English translation : Book 1, Hadith 302
Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 302
This Hadith speaks about a woman who has prolonged bleeding after the normal menstrual period. The report from Ali ibn Abi Talib says that when her menstrual period is over, she should wash herself every day. It also mentions taking a woollen cloth with fat or oil to tie over the private area. The focus is simple and practical: distinguish the menstrual period from the bleeding that continues after it, then return to purification and prayer care. The Hadith does not give a long ruling list, so the explanation should stay close to the words given. It teaches personal cleanliness, care, and a steady routine during istihadah.
What we learn from this hadith
- The normal menstrual period is treated separately from bleeding that continues afterward.
- Washing is mentioned after the menstrual period is over.
- The woollen cloth shows practical care for managing continued flow.
