After Ihtilam (wet dreams) one notices that no fluid is released. In this case is ghusul (bath) compulsory?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 562English

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After Ihtilam (wet dreams) one notices that no fluid is released. In this case is ghusul (bath) compulsory?

Answer

If one did not ejaculate during a wet dream, there is no Ghusl.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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