Experiencing a wet dream whilst fasting
Question
What if we have a wet dream in Ramadan? Does our fast break? Do we repeat our fast? What is the ruling?
Answer
A wet dream does not nullify one’s fast. Hence, there is no need to repeat the fast if one experiences a wet dream.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
فان نام فاحتلم لم يفطر لقوله صلي الله عليه وسلم ثلاث لا يفطرن الصيام ألقى والحجامة والاحتلام (البناية ج٢ ص٢٨٨)
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