Sex Dreams That Require Muslims to Perform Ghusl (Bathing)

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Hi all readers! In this article, I will discuss sexual dreams that require a Muslim to perform Ghusl (ritual bathing). For adults, whether male or female, having such dreams is common. In fact, these dreams are often a sign that a person has reached maturity.

As always, before delving deeper into the topic, I will share a hadith that is specifically related to our discussion. Please pay attention!

Hadith About Sex Dreams That Require Muslims to Perform Ghusl

The hadith about sex dreams that require Muslims to perform Ghusl is as follows:

عَنْ أَنَسٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : فِيْ الْمَرْأَةِ تَرَى فِيْ مَنَامِهَا مَا يَرَى الرَّجُلُ -- قَالَ : تَغْتَسِلْ . مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ . زَادَ مُسْلِمٌ : فَقَالَتْ أُمُّ سَلَمَةَ : وَهَلْ يَكُوْنُ هَذَا ؟ قَالَ : نَعَمْ , فَمِنْ أَيْنَ الشِّبْهُ

From Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: "Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said (regarding women who dream of something similar to what men dream in their sleep), 'She must perform Ghusl.' This hadith is agreed upon (narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim). Muslim added: Umm Salamah then asked, 'Does this really happen?' He (the Prophet) replied, *'Yes. Then, how else would there be resemblance?'"

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Key Points from the Hadith

Here are several important takeaways from the above hadith:

• Women can have sexual dreams just like men.
• Women are not required to perform Ghusl unless they see sperm (semen) after waking up.
• The hadith explains that children sometimes resemble their fathers and sometimes their mothers, based on the dominance of one parent's sperm.
• Women are encouraged to ask men about religious matters they do not understand.
• The hadith highlights the commitment of women during the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him) to seek knowledge about Islam.

When Does a Dream Require Ghusl?

If we understand the hadith and its explanation, it becomes clear that a sexual dream requires Ghusl only if it results in the release of sperm. Here is a simple example:

• If a man dreams of having intercourse and finds sperm in his clothing upon waking, he must perform Ghusl.
• If there is no trace of sperm, Ghusl is not required.
• The same applies to women.

A Miracle of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

This hadith also serves as a miracle of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He explained to Umm Salamah that the resemblance of a child to either parent depends on the dominance of their sperm. At that time, there was no advanced technology to validate such a claim, yet he stated this truth.

Understanding Female Sperm

As for female sperm, there are some studies and narrations that describe it as yellow or sometimes white. While I cannot provide firsthand knowledge as I am unmarried, here are two key characteristics of female sperm:

1. It has a smell similar to male sperm.
2. It is accompanied by a sensation of pleasure experienced after its release.

Conclusion

That is a brief explanation of sexual dreams that require Muslims to perform Ghusl. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to ask!

I hope this article is useful! Ameen!

See you again in the next article!