The answer depends on the nature of the spotting and whether it is related to the end of menstruation.
Here's a breakdown:
When to Perform Ghusl
End of Menstruation
- Yes, you should perform ghusl when your menstruation completely stops. The reference states: "So she does ghusl for the end of menstruation."
- This means after a full period has finished and there is no more blood.
Patches of Blood (Spotting)
- Yes, you should perform ghusl whenever the blood stops during patched days (days where you may spot instead of having a full flow). The reference states: "The one who has bleeding patches does the ghusl whenever the blood stops in the patched days."
- However, there is a condition: This applies unless you believe the blood will return before the end of the normal time. If the spotting is likely to continue, then ghusl should not be performed until it has stopped permanently.
- Example: If you have a patch of spotting that stops for several hours, and you believe it's truly finished, you can do ghusl. If you believe the spotting will likely resume soon after, you should wait before performing ghusl.
Table Summary
| Condition | Ghusl Required? |
|---|---|
| End of full menstrual period | Yes |
| Spotting stops completely | Yes, conditionally |
| Spotting likely to resume soon | No |
Practical Insights
- Observe: Pay close attention to your body and the nature of the spotting. If the spotting is very light and infrequent, then it would be appropriate to do ghusl after it has stopped.
- Consistency: If you usually experience spotting at the end of your period, wait until you're confident the bleeding has ceased completely before doing ghusl.
- Intent: It's important to have the correct intention when doing ghusl. It's done for purification after menstruation.
