Does a woman experiencing Istihada (abnormal, non-menstrual bleeding) prevent her from observing I'tikaf?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of I'tikaf
Primary text
Istihada does not prevent I'tikaf because it does not prevent prayer or circumambulation (Tawaf). Aisha reported that a wife of the Prophet (PBUH) experiencing Istihada would sometimes place a basin beneath her while praying during I'tikaf. She must take precautions, such as binding herself (tataḥaffaz) and using coverings, so as not to soil the mosque.
Supporting text
If it is impossible to keep the mosque clean from her discharge, she must exit the mosque, as this exit is an excuse to preserve the mosque's sanctity, similar to exiting to relieve oneself.