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Islamic Verdicts - Volume II
Q: I am suffering from a continuous cold, and medication has not helped me, so can I make Tayammum? And what is the ruling in cases of Janabah? A: If a person is ill, and using water would harm him by worsening the illness, or delaying the recovery, then it is allowed for him to perform Tayammum, based upon the Words of Allah, the Most High: “But if you are ill or on a journey or any of you comes from answering the call of nature, or you have been in contact with women (i.e. sexual intercourse), and you find no water, then perform Tayammum with clean earth and rub therewith your faces and hands” (Al-Ma'idah5: 6). But it would appear that this continuous cold of which you are complaining will not be made worse by water, nor will your recovery be delayed, even though it is continuous. Since it is clear that using water will not harm you, then you must clean yourself with water by making Wudhu' for minor impurity and Ghusl for major impurity, because it appears (based on what you have said) that your Tayammum will not benefit you at all. And you must present yourself to the doctor with regard to this matter, then if it is confirmed that using water will harm you, there is no objection to you making Tayammum. If this is not the case, then you must cleanse yourself with water. Ibn 'Uthaimin
The Emission of Semen during Sleep Q: Does the emission of semen during sleep require Ghusl? And what are the things which necessitate Ghusl? A: Yes, whoever has a nocturnal emission of sperm is obliged to make Ghusl, even if he does not remember having any sexual dreams, but Ghusl is not required for one who dreams without ejaculation. Ghusl is required for the nocturnal emission of semen, and it is not required for its emission when awake, when it flows like urine and there is no sexual arousal involved, but if it spurts out due to sexual arousal, then Ghusl is necessary, and Ghusl is required after sexual intercourse, even if ejaculation does not take place, so long as the (male and female) sexual organs have been in contact. Ibn Jibreen
What is the Ruling on this Discharge? Q: Sometimes when I caress my wife, I feel as if something has been discharged from me... and when I check my clothes, I find that it is a colorless liquid. Does this make it necessary for me to take a shower and make complete ablution? A: If this is sperm, you must make Ghusl and sperm is well known, it is emitted forcefully due to sexual arousal. But if it is not sperm, it could be Madhi, which is discharged without one being aware of it, and it usually comes out during sexual arousal, if a person becomes aroused, and then the arousal decreases. It does not necessitate Ghusl; it only requires washing the penis and testicles and Wudhu'. If you are unsure whether it is Madhi or sperm, then the basic principle is that Ghusl is not required, and you should assume that it is Madhi. Then wash your penis and testicles and the stains on your clothes, then make Wudhu' for prayer. Ibn 'Uthaimin
How should an Injured Person perform Ghusl? Q: I am a young woman and my arm has recently been injured near the shoulder which required an operation. The doctor forbade me from washing, so that the injury might not be affected by gangrene. However, after some time, I completed my menstruation and I wanted to make Ghusl, but I was undecided in the matter - what should I do? Should I wash my body excluding this area, because I know that Ghusl is not complete without the washing of every part of the body; bear in mind that preventing water from reaching this part of the body is very difficult? A: When making Ghusl for menstruation and the like, you are required to wash all that you can of your body. As for the injury and the surrounding area, cover it with an adhesive dressing or the like and wash all except this area. If this is difficult, then wash what is below it by cupping the hand over it and complete the washing of the remainder of the body where there is no pain. Ibn Jibreen
The Wisdom behind Washing after Sexual Intercourse Q: What is the wisdom behind performing Ghusl after sexual intercourse? A: It is necessary to perform Ghusl after sexual intercourse and after nocturnal emissions, according to what has been mentioned by the Islamic law in this regard, even though the wisdom behind this has not been made clear, because we are required to accept and submit to all the teachings of Islam. And scholars have mentioned the wisdom and benefits in that: It has been said that it is because it is a major defilement, and so requires washing the whole body, while minor defilement requires the washing of (only parts) of the body. It has also been said that the semen which is discharged from a man causes weakness and laziness and that making Ghusl strengthens him and increases his energy following it. It is apparent that the act of washing strengthens and refreshes the soul after some time has passed, and that abandoning it causes weakness and sickness of the soul and the like. Ibn Jibreen
The Ruling on Sleeping in a State of Janabah before making Ghusl Q: l had sexual intercourse, and after it I slept; and it was said to me that it is an obligation upon one who has had sexual intercourse to make Wudhu' at least, if he wishes to sleep or eat, while others said that it is not obligatory, but it is preferred. Please deliver a verdict for me, and may Allah reward you. A: It is a Sunnah for the one who is Junub to wash his private parts and perform Wudhu' before sleeping or eating or repeating sexual intercourse. It is not an obligation, although it is recommended before sleep, for it has been authentically reported from 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, that he said: "O Messenger of Allah! May anyone of us sleep when he is Junub?" He (Salallahou ‘aleyhi wa salam) replied: “Yes, if he made Wudhu'.” Based upon this, there is no sin in sleeping before Ghusl, even if he did not make Wudhu', since it has been authentically reported from the Prophet (Salallahou ‘aleyhi wa salam) that he sometimes used to sleep when he was Junub without performing Wudhu'. But it is disliked not to perform Wudhu' before sleeping, since Wudhu' lightens the Janabah; and if Ghusl is performed before sleeping, it is better. And Allah knows best. Ibn Jibreen
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