Ghusl is not a prerequisite for valid fasting

26/07/2010| IslamWeb

 

Question: After the Iftaar in Ramadan, there was foreplay between me and my husband. What is the Sharee‘ah ruling on our fasting the next day? What is the Sharee‘ah ruling on the action itself?


Answer:

All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His Slave and Messenger.

 

Foreplay without discharging semen (or ejaculatory fluid) does not require Ghusl. Ghusl is due only (from both parties) when one enters the tip of his glans (the head of his penis) into his wife's vagina or when semen (or ejaculatory fluid) is discharged. Mere foreplay does not require Ghusl.

Moreover, Ghusl is not a prerequisite for valid fasting. The person who is in a state of Janaabah (ritual impurity), nonetheless has a valid fast. Nevertheless, he is required to make Ghusl to perform the prayers because prayer is invalid when one performs it while he is in a state of Janaabah. Allah Knows best.