Frequent discharge of Maniy

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Q: My problem is that I discharge Maniy (sperm/vaginal secretions that are released on orgasm) five or six times a day. I perform Ghusl (full ritual bath) twice a day. I offer two Salahs (Prayers) with the same Wudu' (ablution). However, I heard that my Salah is invalid. I caught a severe cold that lasted for four months due to this. I still suffer from it. I do not know whether I should perform Ghusl for every Salah or only every morning and offer the rest of Salahs with ordinary Wudu'?

A: If Maniy is ejaculated in spurts accompanied by feelings of pleasure, you should perform Ghusl every time it happens. Salah is invalid without Ghusl in this case. However, if it is ejaculated without pleasure, it necessitates Istinja' (cleansing the private parts with water) and Wudu' only, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace be upon him): If fluid gushes, perform Ghusl; and if it does not gush, do not perform Ghusl. (Related by Ahmad) The origin of this Hadith is found in the Two Sahih (authentic) Books of Hadith (i.e. Al-Bukhari and Muslim). However, if Maniy is discharged from a sleeping person, Ghusl should always be performed. (Part No. 4; Page No. 152) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.