Noticing a few drops of semen after performing Ghusl
Question
I performed Ghusl after relations, but shortly afterwards, I noticed a few more drops of semen. Should I perform Ghusl again? Please advise.
Answer
If after intercourse, before taking a ghusl, a person slept, urinated, or walked around for approximately 40 steps, then in such a case if he experiences a discharge of semen after taking a Ghusl, it will not be necessary to repeat the Ghusl for a second time. In this instance, the semen should be washed off, and the Wudhu renewed.
However, if he took a Ghusl immediately after intercourse without doing any of the above and then experienced a discharge of semen, it will be necessary to repeat the ghusl. (al-Mabsoot 167 – Shaami 1/160 – Fataawa DUZ 1/701)
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