What is the reason for the lingering smell of semen from a person despite their performing ghusl, and what advice can be given to them regarding this matter?
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Major ritual impurity () is not hidden from the one experiencing it, as its cause is either sexual intercourse or the emission of semen. A mere scent resembling semen does not indicate janabah. If a person is in a state of janabah, (ritual bathing) becomes obligatory for them. If their body odor resembles the smell of semen, they should seek medical treatment, as this odor does not prevent them from attending congregational prayers. It is commendable to counteract it by applying perfumes and frequent bathing.
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