What is the thick, white, sticky fluid that comes out of the penis once on waking from sleep and before urinating, and that requires ghusl whenever it appears?
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Semen is a thick, white fluid with a distinct odor. It necessitates (ritual purification bath) if it exits with lust. It may also exit without lust due to illness or cold. As for (pre-seminal fluid), it is a thin, sticky fluid that exits during arousal and does not necessitate ghusl. Wady (post-urination discharge) is a cloudy, thick fluid that exits after urination or carrying heavy objects. Whoever finds semen (discharging frequently or unusually) must consult a doctor. It is not permissible to arouse lust without expelling it through lawful means.
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