Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Discharge of madhiy (pre-seminal fluid) would occur frequently from my body. Even in cold weather, I would perform ghusl (ritual bath) so much because of it that my back became sore. I mentioned this to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), so he said: "Do not do that. When you see madhiy, wash your private part and perform wudu (ablution) as you do for prayer, and if semen is discharged, then perform ghusl."