Q&A: Masturbation
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⚖️ Fiqh & LawJurist: Sayyid Ali SistaniTopic: MasturbationMadhhab / school: Shia Ithna 'Ashariyah#fiqh#qa#sistani
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If my wife wants me to masturbate in front of her, is it then allowed?
Answer
You are not allowed to masturbate yourself with your own hands, but if your wife can help you ejaculate with her hands, then that would be permissible.
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What does Islam say about masturbation? If a man is doing this, what type of punishment will he deserve and how can he do Tawbah?
Answer
They have committed a forbidden sinful act, and should seek divine forgiveness and repentance. Also, it would be necessary to perform Ghusl of Janabah.
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When I am unable to do Muta’h (temporary marriage), am I allowed to masturbate?
Answer
Masturbation is not permissible under any circumstances.
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Is it permissible for a man to masturbate in order to prevent himself from falling into a bigger sin?
Answer
It is not permissible, rather one should seek Taqwa (God consciousness), to avoid these sins.
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Is it permissible to use sex toys, in its various types, for sexual pleasure?
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Is it permissible to masturbate for medical reasons? If so, what are the conditions or limits?
Answer
Masturbation is Haram (prohibited), however if there is a medical necessity for a Mukallaf (dutybound Muslim) to perform that and the ejaculation could not be achieved through lawful means then other means are permissible.
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