When we purified ourselves at the time of 'Asr, for example, we would pray 'Asr and not make up the Zuhr prayer. We have heard a different opinion, so what should be done regarding the past?

Question:
I sent a message containing a number of issues. In one of them, I say: I am a woman who is now fifty years old. In the past, when we purified ourselves from menstruation, we would pray the obligatory prayer in the time of purity and not make up the prayer that came before it. For example, if a woman became pure at the time of 'Asr, she would pray 'Asr and not make up Zuhr. We have heard a different opinion, so what should be done regarding the prayers that have passed? We do not know the number of prayers we missed. May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
The scholars (may Allah have mercy on them) have advised that if a woman becomes pure during the time of the 'Asr prayer, she should pray both Zuhr and 'Asr. If she becomes pure during the time of the 'Isha' prayer, she should pray both Maghrib and 'Isha'. This is because the time for the two prayers becomes one time in cases of necessity, just as in the case of travel or illness, which is a type of excuse. It is obligatory for her to perform the two prayers that fall within that time. As for what she missed, she should strive to determine and specify the number, make up the prayers based on her best effort, and be cautious in doing so. Allah is her helper. O Allah. O Allah.