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Do i have to perform Ghusl if i get an erection without doing intercourse?

· 8 Jumada I 1429 AH1 min readFatwa 16708English

Question

My question is whenever I have an erection (without sexual intercourse). Once it goes back to normal I can feel and see wetness on my pants (underwear). at this time am I unpure, and need to do Ghusal. (clean Myself)

Answer

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

There are three types of fluids that emit from the private parts besides urine.

1. Mani-Sperm: A white thick fluid which emits at the time of mans desire being fulfilled. This necessitates a bath.

2. Mazi-Pre-coital fluid: A clear thin fluid which emits due to sexual arousal. This necessitates wudhu.

3. Wadi-Liquid that precedes urine: This necessitates wudhu.(Bahishti Zewar Pg .79)

The fluid visible on your clothing was discharged due to sexual arousal. This does not necessitate a bath but the soiled area should be washed and squeezed three times.(Noorul idaah Pg. 38. Qadimi Kutub Khaanah)

And Allah knows best

Wassalam

Ml. Ebrahim Desai,
Student Darul Iftaa

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