Masturbation

'The majority of Islamic jurists consider that masturbation is prohibited. Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal and Ibn Hazm permit it on two conditions; the fear of committing adultery and financial inability to marry. The prophet advised the Muslim youths who are unable to marry to practise frequent fasting which develops will-power, self-control and strengthens the fear of Allah(swt). [Fiqhus Sunnah, vol 2].

I’d advise you to fast on mondays and thrusdays, it is the sunnah…and i know some teens who do, so i guess it helps

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ChthonicPowers · May 1, 2002, 4:21pm

While I cannot pinpoint the exact hadith at the moment i can tell you i have heard on countless ocassions masturbator gets Allah’s and Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) ‘laanat’ everytime he/she performs the act. My understanding of the matter is that Islam clearly states that muslims be married as soon as they r ‘baligh’. This probably is to minimise the chances of any wrong doings. Keeping this in mind, and the fact that yu get married when yu turn ‘baligh’ and have a wife to perform sex with, it makes little sense to masturbate. Nevertheless i’ll ask some of my friends about this as he is more islamic than i am.

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appkiamaanat · May 1, 2002, 4:22pm

Hey i thought you were younger then me, weren’t you 15

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appkiamaanat · May 1, 2002, 4:25pm

The Prophet said: Among those whom Allah will not look at on the Day of Resurrection, and to whom He will say, "Enter the Fire along with those who enter," the Prophet (pbuh) counted the following: The active and the passive partners in homosexuality; the one who has sex with animals; the one who is married to a woman and her daughter at the same time; and the one who masturbates regularly, unless they repent and reform.

23:5. Who abstain from sex,
23:6. Except with those joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands possess,- for (in their case) they are free from blame,

23:7. But those whose desires exceed those limits are transgressors.

Touching the sexual organ without any "barrier" between the hand and the organ:Busrah bint Safwan narrated that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said, "Whoever touches his sexual organ cannot pray until he performs ablution."

This hadith is related by "the five." At-Tirmidhi classified it as sahih and al-Bukhari called it the most authentic report on that topic. Malik, ash-Shaifi, Ahmad and others also narrated it. Abu Dawud said, "I asked Ahmad, 'Is the hadith of Busrah authentic?' He said, 'Certainly it is authentic." In the narration of Ahmad and an-Nasa'i, Busrah heard the Prophet saying, "Ablution is to be made by the one who touches his sexual organ." This is general and encompasses touching one's own sexual organs or touching somebody else's. Abu Hurairah reported the Prophet as saying, "Whoever touches his sexual organ without any covering (between them) must perform ablution." (Related by Ahmad, Ibn Hibban and al-Hakim, who classified it as sahih, as did Ibn 'Abdul-Barr.)

Ashiiii · May 1, 2002, 4:26pm

LOL!! hahahahhahahah!!

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appkiamaanat · May 1, 2002, 4:28pm

Masturbation (for both men and women) is haraam (forbidden) in Islam based on the following evidence:

First from the Qur’aan:

Imam Shafi’i stated that masturbation is forbidden based on the following verses from the Qur’aan (interpretation of the meaning):

"And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts). Except from their wives or (the captives and slaves) that their right hands possess, - for them, they are free from blame. But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors." 23.5-7 Here the verses are clear in forbidding all illegal sexual acts (including masturbation) except for the wives or that their right hand possess. And whoever seeks beyond that is the transgressor.

"And let those who find not the financial means for marriage keep themselves chaste, until Allah enriches them of His bounty." 24.33. This verse also clearly orders whoever does not have the financial means to marry to keep himself chaste and be patient in facing temptations (including masturbation) until Allah enriches them of His bounty.

Secondly, from the sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him):

Abdullaah ibn Mas’ood said, "We were with the Prophet while we were young and had no wealth whatsoever. So Allaah’s Messenger said, "O young people! Whoever among you can marry, should marry, because it helps him lower his gaze and guard his modesty (i.e. his private parts from committing illegal sexual intercourse etc.), and whoever is not able to marry, should fast, as fasting diminishes his sexual power." Bukhari:5066. The hadeeth orders men who are not able to marry to fast despite the hardship encountered in doing so, and not to masturbate despite the ease with which it can be done.

There are additional evidences that can be cited to support this ruling on masturbation, but due to the limited space we will not go through them here. Allaah knows what is best and most correct.

As for curing the habit of masturbation, we recommend the following suggestions:

1) The motive to seek a cure for this problem should be solely following Allaah’s orders and fearing His punishment.

2) A permanent and quick cure from this problem lies in marriage as soon as the person is able, as shown in the Prophet’s hadeeth.

3) Keeping oneself busy with what is good for this world and the hereafter is essential in breaking this habit before it becomes second nature after which it is very difficult to rid oneself of it.

4) Lowering the gaze (from looking at forbidden things such as pictures, movies etc.) will help suppress the desire before it leads one to commit the haraam (forbidden). Allaah orders men and women to lower their gaze as shown in the following two verses and in the Prophet’s hadeeth (interpretations of the meanings):

"Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things) and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.). That is purer for them. Verily, Allah is all-aware of what they do. And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things) and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.) ..... " 24.30-31

Allaah’s messenger said: "Do not follow a casual (unintentional) look (at forbidden things) with another look." Al-Tirmidhi 2777. This is a general instruction by the Prophet to abstain from all that may sexually excite a person because it might lead him/her to commit the haraam (forbidden).

5) Using one’s available leisure time in worshipping Allaah and increasing religious knowledge.

6) Being cautious not to develop any of the medical symptoms that may result from masturbation such as weak eyesight, weak nervous system, and/or back pain. More importantly, feeling of guilt and anxiety that can be complicated by missing obligatory prayers because of the need to shower (ghusl) after every incidence of masturbation.

7) 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.

8) Strengthening one’s willpower and avoiding spending time alone as recommended by the Prophet when he said "Do not spend the night alone" Ahmad 6919.

9) Following the Prophet’s aforementioned hadeeth and fast when possible, because fasting will temper one’s sexual desire and keep it under control. However, one should not overreact and swear by Allaah not to return to the act because if one does not honor one’s promise, one would be facing the consequences of not living up to one’s oath to Allaah. Also, note that medication to diminish one’s sexual desire is strictly prohibited because it might permanently affect one’s sexual ability.

10) Trying to follow the Prophet’s recommendation concerning the etiquette of getting ready for bed, such as reading well-known supplications, sleeping on the right side, and avoiding sleeping on the belly (the Prophet forbade sleeping on the belly).

11) Striving hard to be patient and chaste, because persistence will eventually, Allaah willing, lead to attaining those qualities as second nature, as the Prophet explains in the following hadeeth:
"Whoever seeks chastity Allaah will make him chaste, and whoever seeks help from none but Allaah, He will help him, and whoever is patient He will make it easy for him, and no one has ever been given anything better than patience." Bukhari:1469.

12) Repenting, asking forgiveness from Allaah, doing good deeds, and not losing hope and feeling despair are all prerequisites to curing this problem. Note that losing hope is one of the major sins punishable by Allaah.

13) Finally, Allaah is the Most Merciful and He always responds to whoever calls on Him. So, asking for Allah’s forgiveness will be accepted, by His will.

appkiamaanat · May 1, 2002, 4:36pm

There is no explicit directive of the Shari`ah which forbids masturbation. In other words, it is silent on this issue. Consequently, it cannot be regarded as a sin. The verses from which its prohibition is usually derived, I am afraid, have another meaning.

The opinions of some of the companions of the Prophets reproduced below from Ibn Hazam’s al-Muhalla (Vol:11, pp. 393-4) indicate that they did not forbid it:

  Ibn `Abbas: i) Marrying a slave girl is better than it, and it is better than fornication (zina).ii) It is nothing but rubbing one’s private parts until a fluid comes out.

Ibn `Umar: i) A person who does makes a fool of himself.ii) It is merely rubbing an organ.

Jabir Ibn Zayd: It is your water; you can discharge it [if you want].

Hasan Basri: There is no harm in it.

Abu Saud: There is no authentic text prohibiting masturbation, although it is reprehensible on account of two man factors: It leads to sexual arousal and more desire, and it actually affects the health, especially for boys. Sex is like any other natural instinct in that the more you think of it, the more it is accentuated. Generally speaking, humans sublimate and administer their instincts. We want to possess, but we work and earn; we want to eat, but we control our eating habits: and we want to have sex, but we marry.

Athar: Masturbation is considered makruh (detestable) in Islam; i.e., it is between lawful and permitted. Some scholars of the past have permitted it to students and soldiers who are single in a non-Muslim society where temptation is high, in order to save them from adultery. The medical harms are not confirmed.

Brother my other post was trying to prove how masturbation is haraam, and this is trying to prove how it isn't, i guess cause there is no where in the quran or sunnah that makes it haraam. Even thought it isn't haraam, it is still makruh, so it's probably best to just stay away from it.

Allah(swt) knows best, may He guide us all. Ameen.

Scratch · May 1, 2002, 4:59pm

Given the recurring interest shown in this topic, it would only be appropriate to make a new separate forum just to discuss this issue.

PakistaniAbroad · May 1, 2002, 6:22pm

somehow in the context of this discussion, "what your right hand possesses" takes on a radically new meaning!

Shehzaada · May 1, 2002, 7:10pm

sister appkiamaanat & bro ChthonicPowers jazakAllah khairun

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CM · May 2, 2002, 7:47am

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nykhansahib · January 26, 2003, 5:41pm

huh? now im confused is masturbation allowed…or not!.. i mean guyz come on everyone does it… its something else if ppl admit to it or Not… rite? i guess ppl beleive wut they r want to to believe…

Gamma_Dilation · January 26, 2003, 7:49pm

^ Khano shaib … remember saturday night, room 305, Haji ?

Lajawab · January 27, 2003, 12:13am

Haraam...On good authority...And by the way, is Google dead that you should ask this question here? Go ask your imam, or a scholar...it's haraam by the way...

funguy · January 27, 2003, 12:55am

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