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Is it permissible to masturbate for medical reasons? If so, what are the conditions or limits?

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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.

Source:sistani.org · sistani.org

added 8/29/2026

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