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Does exchanging kisses and hugs with one's fiancé after the marriage contract, when accompanied by desire or subsequent discharge, necessitate Ghusl?

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Mere touching does not necessitate ghusl unless semen is discharged, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Water (ghusl) is from water (semen)." So, if semen is discharged, ghusl becomes obligatory. If it is madhy (pre-seminal fluid), then ablution must be renewed, and the affected area and whatever it touched must be washed.

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