What is the ruling regarding Nifas (post-natal bleeding) in relation to Ghusl?
Chapter on What Necessitates Ghusl
Al-Mughni
Book of Purification
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Nifas is exactly the same as Hayd. The blood of Nifas is essentially menstrual blood, but it occurs during the period of pregnancy to nourish the child. Once the child is delivered, the blood is discharged because its recipient (the fetus) is gone. It is termed Nifas due to this circumstance.