Source: Fatāwā Arkān-e-Islām
Ruling:
If actual intercourse (jima‘) occurs:
Evidence:
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA):
«إِذَا جَلَسَ بَيْنَ شُعَبِهَا الْأَرْبَعِ ثُمَّ جَهَدَهَا فَقَدْ وَجَبَ الْغُسْلُ»
"When a man sits between her four limbs and exerts himself, ghusl becomes obligatory."
[Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith: 291; Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 348]
It is a mistaken belief that if intercourse takes place without ejaculation, ghusl is not required.
والله أعلم بالصواب
1. Kissing, Physical Affection, and Ghusl
- Mere kissing, hugging, or enjoying each other’s company does not make ghusl obligatory.
- Ghusl becomes obligatory only if semen (mani) is discharged.
Ruling:
- If both spouses ejaculate, both must perform ghusl.
- If only one of them ejaculates, then only that person must perform ghusl.
2. In Case of Sexual Intercourse
If actual intercourse (jima‘) occurs:
- Ghusl is obligatory for both spouses — whether or not ejaculation happens.
Evidence:
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA):
«إِذَا جَلَسَ بَيْنَ شُعَبِهَا الْأَرْبَعِ ثُمَّ جَهَدَهَا فَقَدْ وَجَبَ الْغُسْلُ»
"When a man sits between her four limbs and exerts himself, ghusl becomes obligatory."
[Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith: 291; Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 348]
3. Common Misconception
It is a mistaken belief that if intercourse takes place without ejaculation, ghusl is not required.
- This is incorrect and contrary to authentic hadith.
- Any intercourse requires ghusl — ejaculation or not.
4. Summary
- Kissing/affection without ejaculation: No ghusl required.
- Ejaculation (with or without intercourse): Ghusl required.
- Intercourse: Ghusl required for both parties, even without ejaculation.
والله أعلم بالصواب
