Waking up after having a wet dream and the time of Salah is almost over


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Q 4: A man woke up to find himself Junub (person in a state of post-sexual ritual impurity) and the time for Fajr (Dawn) Prayer was about to expire. What should he have done?


A: Anyone who wakes up in a state of Janabah (major ritual impurity related to sexual discharge) must perform Janabah Ghusl (full ritual bath to cleanse of sexual discharge), even if it means he will miss offering Salah (Prayer) on time. After performing Ghusl, one can offer Salah even if its due time is over, as one is excused. This in accordance with the instructions of the Prophet (peace be upon him), who said: If a person misses a Salah because they sleep or forget, they should offer it when they remember, as there is no other Kaffarah (expiation) for it except this. He (peace be upon him) then recited the Words of Allah, ...and perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât) for My Remembrance. (Agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim)May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.




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