Fatwa #1670813 May 2008United Kingdom
Do i have to perform Ghusl if i get an erection without doing intercourse?
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
Checked and Approved by:
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa