Masturbation Haram: The majority of the Ulama are of the view of its prohibition

The majority of the Ulama are of the view of its prohibition. Hence it is permissible to commit the lesser of two evils so as to ward off the greater. Avoiding the illusion that some youth have, that masturbation is permissible because it prevents them from committing illegal sexual acts such as fornication or even homosexuality. And masturbation is included in the verse “and those that seek (sexual pleasure) beyond that…”. private parts, from illegal sexual acts).

Imam Qurtubi on commenting on the above verse states that according to the scholars (with the exception of Imam Ahmed ibn Hambal) masturbation is haram.



For instance, Imam Malik bases his judgment on the verse: “Those who guard their sexual organs except with their spouses or those whom their right hands possess, for (with regard to them) they are without blame. A: It is not permissible for a male or female to take haraam pleasure from one’s body (through masturbation, etc).

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A Muslim should try their upmost to have self control and dignity.

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” (Fath al-Qadir).

Answer (Fatwa: 368/346=L)Yes, masturbation is haram, but if anyone fears involvement in adultery and commits masturbation then it is hoped that he will not be punished.

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7. Masturbation has nevertheless been considered haram or prohibited by many jurists historically, though often with the caveat that it may be permissible if done out of ….

Since the Quran and hadith say absolutely nothing about masturbation, not even in a round about way, it would be permissible.

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