How can a woman differentiate between semen and natural or pathological discharges, especially in the Maliki school of thought which necessitates ghusl when in doubt, in order to avoid excessive ritual bathing and scrupulosity, and to perform prayers without neglect?

The answer includes several points:

1. Turning away from whisperings (waswas) and not paying attention to them, as this is an effective remedy.

2. A woman's semen (maniyy) is thin and yellow, unlike a man's, which is thick and white.

3. Not all secretions after sleep are considered semen, and if there is doubt about seeing semen, one can choose between performing ghusl (ritual bath) or not, and ghusl is not obligatory. A blind person is permitted to follow someone whose knowledge and religiosity are trustworthy, and is not obliged to follow a specific madhhab (school of thought).

4. For one who doubts whether what came out during sleep is semen or something else, ghusl is obligatory according to the Malikis. However, if the doubt is among three things (maniyy, madhy - pre-seminal fluid, and wady - thick white discharge after urination), then ghusl is not obligatory.

5. Beware of neglecting prayers, strive against oneself to stay away from whisperings, and frequently make du'a (supplication) and seek refuge in Allah from Satan.