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Does the emission of pre-seminal fluid (madhy), which is not semen, break the fast of a fasting person if it is emitted due to kissing one's wife or seeing something that arouses desire?

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A fasting person breaks their fast if pre-seminal fluid (madhy) is discharged due to kissing his wife, unless it is his habit that nothing is discharged by kissing. This is supported by the hadith of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to kiss while he was fasting and fondle while he was fasting, but he was the most in control of his desires among you." The point of evidence here is that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was not aroused by fondling or kissing. However, the discharge of pre-seminal fluid due to looking does not invalidate the fast, according to the more sound opinion, but a Muslim must guard his gaze.

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