I remember having Sexual Dreams, but I find no Traces of Ejaculation

Question :

Sometimes, I remember sexual dreams when I wake up from sleep, but I do not see any signs of a nocturnal emission; must I perform Ghusl or not? Please give us a ruling, and may Allah reward you.

Answer:

There is no obligation for Ghusl upon a person who has a sexual dream, unless he finds some fluid which is sperm, based upon the words of the Prophet:
"Water is only from water.

And its meaning is that the water of Ghusl is required to purify oneself from the sperm's liquid, and according to the scholars it refers to the case of the one who has a nocturnal emission.

However, if he has sexual intercourse with his wife, he must make Ghusl, even if he does not ejaculate, according to the Hadith of the Prophet which states:
If the private parts (of a man) make contact with the private parts (of a woman), then Ghusl must be made.

And his saying:
If he sits between her four limbs and struggles with her, he must perform Ghusl.

In Muslim's version, it says:
"...even if he did not ejaculate."

Also in the the Two Sahihs, on the authority of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, it is reported that Umm Sulaim Al- Ansariyyah, the mother of Anas, may Allah be pleased with them both, said: "O Messenger of Allah! Allah is not ashamed of the truth, so tell me, is there any obligation upon a woman to perform Ghusl if she has a sexual dream?" The Prophet said:
Yes, if she observes any fluid.

This ruling is general for men and women, in the view of all scholars. And Allah is the Granter of success.

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