Is having wet dreams a sin?
Question
I am a 30 year old male. Sometime I have wet dreams during night. Is having wet dreams a sin since I have no control over it?
Answer
No.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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