Fantasizing about the opposite gender
Question
1. I am confused about the types of zina. I am aware that looking at a male, whether it's a picture or physically, is considered as zina. Also, fantasizing about a male is zina. But, is fantasizing about an imaginary male also a zina?
2. When people read romance novels, they get aroused, and eventually, discharge. Is wudhu or ghusl necessary?
Answer
1. Avoid this.
2. If it is mani that is discharged then ghusl is necessary.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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