Ibn Bazz: Having sexual intercourse more than once without performing Ghusl

Having sexual intercourse more than once without performing Ghusl 

Q: Is it permissible for a man to have sexual intercourse with his wife several times without Ghusl (ritual bath following major ritual impurity) among them? 

A : This is permissible for him, but offering Ghusl is better, for it is authentically reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) sometimes did and sometimes did not.It is reported by Ahl­ul­Sunan (authors of Hadith compilations classified by jurisprudential themes) and Ahmad from Rafi` ibn Khadij that one day the Prophet (peace be upon him) had intercourse with all his wives, where he performed Ghusl after each intercourse. It was said: O Messenger of Allah, why do you not make it a single Ghusl? He said: This is more purifying and better. 

It is also authentically reportedin the Two Sahih (authentic) Books of Hadith (i.e. Al­Bukhari and Muslim) on the authority of Anas(may Allah be pleased with him) that he (peace be upon him) used to have sexual intercourse with all his wives with one Ghusl. 

However, the Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet) stipulates that if a man intends to engage in sexual intercourse several times without performing Ghusl, he should offer Wudu' (ablution) (as if he is preparing) for the Salah (prayer). Moreover, it is permissible to leave this Wudu' according to another legal proof. As for the evidence that recommends it, itis reported by Muslim and others on the authority of Abu Sa`id(may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:If any one of you wants to engage in sexual intercourse with his wife more than once, let him perform Wudu' (on every time). According tothe narration of Abu Khuzaymah Let him perform Wudu' (as if he is preparing) for the Salah . 

As for the evidence that permits leaving this Wudu', it isreported by Al­Tahawy from `Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) that she said: The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to have sexual intercourse (with his wives) and then repeat it without performing Wudu'. 

Allah is the One Who grants success.