Masturbations>>>>HARAM IN ISLAM!!!

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Saallaammm Read on with open mind open eyes and yea open eyes!!!

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).

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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).

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

Wallahu a’lam. And Allah knows what is best and most correct.

Suudar jaoo sub tum!!!
Achtung thanks alot again for the site!!!

Jaawan

Till next timeK_I_S_S©

[This message has been edited by Jaawan (edited December 19, 1999).]

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Thankyou Jawaan! I am more inclined to accept the opinion of Imam Ahmad in a situation in which there is sexual exitment and danger of committing the haram. Say, here in USA, we have so much temptations which, we are unable to resist, so if one resorts to 'ishq mera kam kharach bala nashin' concept, I think would be less punishable than if one was perhaps in Mecca.

Afterall, in desparate situations, Allah allows to eat the pork too.

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Baykhatr, please do not bend the islamic rulings in your favor, thanks.

It does not matter whether your in America, Makkah, or in the Arabian Dessert. There is a clear hadith which states that if you live in a place where you cannot practise your religion then you should leave and go to a place where you can.

As far as having a lot of haram things to look at here in america, I agree with you on that. Thats the reason you have been ordered to get married asap. Otherwise fast, or lower your eyes. If you lower your eyes, your hormones do not build up inside you and therefore you are not inclined to masterbate.

Here you are, doing two wrong things. Looking at the haram & then committing an act which is haram cuz you followed your Nafs (desire) and did not follow the correct teachings prescribed by Allah & his rasool.

Whatever you do is between you and allah (swt) but please do not back it up with saying that in desperate situations even eating pork is allowed, Thanks.

wa'salaam.
ur brother in Islam.

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Dear HomiD

asalaam o alaykum!

Thankyou for your fire and brimestone lecture. I did not try to bend Islam in my favour. I merely qouted Imam Ahmad. There must be a hadith, re leaving the land if one is not free to practice one's deen. But the application of that hadith (now a days, I might add) would not be possible on this planet. As everywhere one would find difficulties. You see Islam is not only offering namaz or eating flafels or wearing hijabs. It is much more than that.

what I am saying is that if one has to choose between zina and 'hand use', (left or right, dont matter) I would choose to relieve myself, with hand as this may be less punishable. I never advocated that it is permissable. I said it may be less reproachable.

wasalaam

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Dear Baykhatr,
We must try to abide with what we know for fact. Being in America is no reason to make excuses or bending the religious teachings. It is even more essential that we follow the teachings strictly and become an example for others of this society.
As for masturbations, avoid them at all costs....try to occupy yourself with another hobby which excites you even more. Try to set goals for yourself when you find yourself most vulnerable. You must overcome your desires of mastur...

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Dear abc123!

Had masterbation been 'Haram', there wont be any deliberation on it by many Imams. As what is Haram cannot be made halal, or discussed further. But the reason there are other Imams who have permitted it under such pressing, or rather standing reasons, is that the sexual tension which drives a young man or woman/or old for that matter, to masterbate.

Imam Ahmad, as I was saying regards semen as an excertion of the body like other excreta and permitted its expulsion as blood letting is permitted. Ibn Hazam holds the same view. However, Hanblai jurists permit masterbation only under two conditions, first is the fear of committing zina or adultry, and second having no means of marrying. This is the religious point of view on masterbation.

I never said I am going to masterbate, or I do it. I did not discuss any of my personal sexual preferences. I was merely saying that it is lesser evil. And here we have two of our most learned people, who are jumping into conclusions.

Yes it is very idealistic to continue advising those who are less fortunate to keep fast, in order to avoid sexual thoughts, or get married (I wonder how, as this is one of the most difficult endeavor of one life, now a days) And frankly to get married to avoid masterbation is most silly.

What if one would like one's spouse to masterbate for other, as a sexual gratification. (supposing she is menstruating, or maybe man is not hard enough to enter her. Hey anything is possible, in this age of frustration and REAL life) Is this haram?? No I dont think so!!! It may not be desireable. We have already established that the only haram is entering into her thru behind. Rest is all personal liking, and personal privacy. No one is obliged to discuss it on these boards, as to what they do behind closed doors.

This was the essence of my participation in this dialogue.

Waslaam!

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WELL I DONT HAVE TO JOIN YOU GUYS YOU ARE DOING JUST FINE JOB...

HOMID WELL SAID YAAR...AND BAKHTEYAR...ISLAM CANT BE BEND AND IT STAYS THE SAME NO MATTER WHAT THE SITUATION OR CIRCUMSTANCES..YOU HAVE TO ADAPT TO ISLAM. ISLAM DOES NOT ADAPT TO YOU OR ENVIROMENT AROUND YOU...Islam was COMPLETED 1400 years ago and it CANT be change because YOU HAVE NO POWER TO CHANGE IT>!!!

Jaawan

Till next time*K_I_S_S*©

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Assalamu alaykum!
Here is the most complete Islamic discussion of masturbation and its position in islam I have read.

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Q. What does the Sharia say about masturbation (istimna')?
A. This article is in three parts: 1. The reports of IbnUmar, Ibn `Abbas, and the early Mufassirun [Commentators on Qur'an] concerning istimna' [masturbation] followed by a commentary by Imam Ghazali; 2. The position of the Four Schools and other scholars. 3. Ibn Jarir al-Tabari's discussion from his "Ikhtilaf al-fuqaha" (The Differences of Opinion among the Jurists)

Ibn Umar
The reports of IbnUmar. ("Mawsuat fiqhAbdillah ibn Umar" "Encyclopedia of IbnUmar's Jurisprudence"], Beirut ed. 1986, p. 115.)

a) He was asked about it and is reported to have answered: "It is nothing except the rubbing of the male member until its water comes out" and in another report: "It is only a nerve that one kneads."

b) He answered in another report: "It has been forbidden: that one (who masturbates) is having intercourse with himself."

Ghazali
Reports of Ibn Abbas and the early Mufassirun commented by Ghazali. Hujjat al-Islam [The Proof of Islam] Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali said: "IbnAbbas said: "A man's worship does not become perfect except through marriage, and this is a universal predicament of which few can do without." "Qutada said concerning the meaning of the verse "Impose not on us that which we have not the strength to bear" (al-Baqara 2:286), that it means lust. "

Ikrima and Mujahid are reported to have said, concerning the meaning of the verse, "Allah would make the burden light for you, for man was created weak" (an-Nisa' 4:28), that it means men cannot do without women. "Fayyad ibn Najih said: "When the male organ of a man stands erect, two thirds of his intellect go away." Some add: "and one third of his religion." "IbnAbbas explains the meaning of the verse: "From the evil of the darkness when it is intense" (al-Falaq 113:3) as referring to the erection of the male organ. "The reason for this is that sexual desire is an overwhelming bane which, when it arises, cannot be countered with mind nor religion, although it is good insofar as it serves both for the life of this world and the next.

The Prophet (s)
The Prophet (S) said: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my hearing, of my sight, of my tongue, of my heart, and of my private parts" [Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nisa'i, Hakim; al-`Iraqi confirms its authenticity]. And if the Prophet (S) himself sought refuge from lust, then who after him can take the matter lightly?

Ibn Abbas
"One day after one of IbnAbbas's classes, everybody left except a young man who stayed behind. Ibn Abbas asked him what he needed and he replied that he wanted to ask a question but was too shy to ask in front of other people. IbnAbbas said: "The scholar alim] is like a father, so speak to me frankly, as you would to your own father." The young man said: "I am an unmarried young man, and sometimes I fear hardship upon myself, so I masturbate [astamni] with my hand." IbnAbbas turned his face from him and said: "Fie, alas! It would be better to marry even a slave-girl, and yet it is better than adultery [zina]." "This is a warning that the unmarried man who is controlled by his lust faces three evils: the least of them is to marry a slave-girl who might bring a child into slavery, worse is masturbation, but most indecent yet is adultery. Ibn `Abbas did not call the first two "(indifferently) permitted" mubah, because they are cautioned against and are to be resorted to only for fear of something worse, as one resorts to eating from the meat of a dead animal * in order to survive. Therefore preferring the least of two evils is not tantamount to declaring it unreservedly permissible, even less is it being declared a good."

Translated from "Ihya' `Ulum ad-Din" [Reviving of the Religious Sciences], Book of Marriage. NB: Two translations of this particular section of the "Ihya" are available: Madelain Farah's "Marriage and Sexuality in Islam" (1984), annotated and far more complete than the Book of Marriage comprised in Fazul-ul-Karim's "Imam Ghazali's Ihya Ulum-id-Din" (Lahore).

Positions of the Four Schools
Position of the Four Schools and other scholars as explained by Sayyid Sabiq in his book "Fiqh as-Sunna" (Cairo ed. 1987) Vol. 2 p. 581-583.

"Istimna' negates the manners and sublime character demanded of human beings. The scholars of fiqh, however, have differed concerning it. Some consider it absolutely forbidden [haraman mutlaqan]. Some, forbidden in certain cases, and obligatory [wajib] in others. Finally some say it is disliked [makruh].

"Among those who consider it absolutely forbidden are the Malikis, the Shafiis, and the Zaydis [Shiite madhhab closest to the four Sunni Schools]. Their proof is that Allah Almighty ordered that we guard our private parts save from wives and slaves (al-Mu'minun 23:5-7); to trespass these two boundaries through masturbation, therefore, makes one a transgressor who leaves what Allah made permitted to go over to what he made forbidden.

"The Hanafis consider it forbidden in certain cases and obligatory in others, that is, when one might otherwise commit adultery. This is in accordance with the precept that one must choose the least of two evils. They add that masturbation is forbidden if it is merely for the sake of pleasure (when there is no risk of adultery by avoiding it), but that it is excusable if a single, unmarried man is overcome by his lust and seeks to quiet it.

"As for Hanbalis, they say that it is forbidden except if done for fear of committing adultery, or for fear of something more unhealthy, by an unmarried person who is unable to marry. If these conditions are present, he is excused...

"Mujahid said: The ruling is the same for women as it is for men."

  1. Ibn Jarir in a lost section of his "Ikhtilaf al-fuqaha'" quoted by al-sayyid al-Murtada al-Zabidi in his commentary on "Ihya `Ulum al-Din" (1st chapter of the book on "Nikah," section on the troubles and benefits of marriage) says:

"I read in the book on the differences of jurists by Ibn Jarir al-Tabari the following: "The jurists differed concerning the question of istimna': - al-Ala' ibn Ziyad ibn Matar (d. 94) said: "This is acceptable, we used to do it during our military campaigns." Related to us by Muhammad ibn Bashshar al-Abdi who said Muadh ibn Hisham related it to us from his father from Qatada from al-Ala'. - Al-Hassan al-Basri, al-Dahhak ibn Muzahim, and a large group with them said the same thing. - Ibn Abbas said: "It is better than fornication/adultery, and to marry a slave-woman is better than that." -Anas ibn Malik said: "He who does this is cursed." - Al-Shafii said: "This is not permitted." Related to us by al-Rabi`.

The reasoning of those who hold al-`Ala's position is that to forbid something and to permit something is not established by any other way than through a formal proof to which it is imperative to acquiesce and submit; in this particular matter there is no unanimity of opinion (around such proof), although there is unanimity that if this is the substance of what one does, then it is forbidden. They are unanimous that he has to deal with this in a lawful way.

As for those who say what al-Shafii says, they derive their position from Allah's saying: "Wa al-ladhina hum li furujihim hafizun..." ("Successful are the believers... who guard their private parts, save from their wives or the slaves that their right hands possess, for then they are not blameworthy, but whoso craveth beyond that, such are the transgressors" 23:1-7). Ibn Jarir says: "Allah has thus told that he who does not protect his private parts with other than his wives or those whom his right hand possesses, he is one of the transgressors, and whoever practices istimna' has committed transgression with his sexual parts by staying away from them." Shafii said after mentioning the verses: "Allah showed that no sexual act involving the male organ is permissible except in conjunction with the wife or those whom one's right hand possesses. And Allah knows best."
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Okay, Jawaan, that explains it! Now I know what your problem is!

Protecting your private parts from yourself is ridiculous! Must I cover my eyes when I'm changing, also? Why can't we use some common sense for a change? Masturbation is not a sin. It is a blessing for those who do not want to have sex outside of marriage. And why didn't more people respond to this idiotic thread?

Zara

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Maybe because it is "idiotic" :)

I think an early marriage is the best for people who are frustrated.

Achtung

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What a topic to debate over guys and girls..........????

Why not leave what you do behind your closed doors......exactly there....(behind closed doors )

Marrying early is a silly idea to avoid masturbation.....as if they're aren't enough failed marriage statistics already........

And the saints dead against the idea......can anyone put their hand up in solemn honesty and say they have never explored or ventured this way ??/

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yeah right !!!!!!!!!

Find something more tasteful to talk about plzzzzz

Mem Sahib

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As if married people don't masturbate! wake up and smell coffee already!!

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Check it out mem sahib, if this topic was something not to be talked about then it would not have been mentioned in the Quran nor in the Hadeeth. Being that it is mentioned, we have an obligation to discuss this matter and come to a unanimous agreement of whether it is Haram or not.
Personaly i think your narrow minded and we don't want to know what you do ....Exactly there... (behind closed doors)

Rungbaaz was ere !!!

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Rungbaaz,
By the way, the Quran doesn't mention masturbation. The fact that some people say that it does discuss it shows the lengths that some people will go to in order to pull a particular meaning out of the verses of the Quran.
Zara

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Wow

Among all the topics, which one could discuss in the religious section of this forum, our intellectual brains and pillars of Islamic society are discussing if Masturbation is halal or haraam. Am I glad that I stopped coming to this forum.

My friends, this act might be harram for the people who say five time prayers, and fast during Ramadan and follow other basic principles of Islam. People who are already in the act of not following Islam's basic principle are at a stage where acts like masturbation really become an insignificant sin. Can't we discuss something better then that?

Enough said.

Tariq Khan

[This message has been edited by Tariq Khan (edited January 12, 2000).]

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Zaratif....what you babbling aboutt...it was not my decision to call masturbation a sin...its ALLAHs decision... you IDIOT!!! **
I think and i believe it is a sin...as
someone said
**"Masturbation: the primary sexual activity of mankind. In the nineteenth century, it was a disease; in the twentieth, it's a cure."
and also someone said this
"In masturbation there is nothing but loss. There is no reciprocity. There is merely the spending away of a certain force, and no return. The body remains, in a sense, a corpse, after the act of self-abuse. There is no change, only deadening. There is what we call dead loss. And this is not the case in any act of sexual intercourse between two people. Two people may destroy one another in sex. But they cannot just produce the null effect of masturbation."

Hey if you read or IF you knew how to read books you will know that frequent masturbation leads to serious shringage of penis...if you can make your wife happy with 3 inches hey pal take a shot..im sure it will come back at your face...you 2 belly button monstor!!!
If you call your self a muslim you have to go by the rules you CANt make your own rules and call rules of allah and his messenger NON-sense YOU cant do that!!! YOU have to do what ever allah and his messenger tell you...

Jaawan

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and don’t ask me why I am laughing! I wonder what I was doing at jokes section when this place is even better!

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Jawan..Allah SWT hasnt mentioned self-pleasuring anywhere in the Quran. The verses u described are regarding illegitimate relations with someone who isnt ur spouse. Adding anything to that is a sin in itself. Manipulation of Quranic verses and their meanings is what has caused Muslims to be divided into so many sects. Lets just agree that the act in question is a questionable act, and should be avoided. As for Islam, it hasnt been declared haram in any ayat or hadeeth. The process of giving one ayat from Allah SWT, and then a 4 para explanation from some humanbeing is a destructive one. The complete meaning of the ayat is in the ayat itself. The only thing we need to know is the background of the ayat, and thats where the explanation stops. Going any further only gives rise to bias.
And please be respectful to others, girls and guys included. You give respect, and thats the only way you will get some in return.

[This message has been edited by Akif (edited January 13, 2000).]

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Jawaan,
You are very expressive! But I have only one belly button. I don't have to reply to your post, because I agree with what Akif said, 100 percent! So many things are attributed to Allah that have nothing to do with him.
Zara

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I consider masturbation as an act that comes in the fahash, indecent, and munkar, an evil act disliked by Allah. Usually, it is acquired in the bad company of friends who suggest this as a way of enjoyment. It also usually accompanies looking at pornographic material which in no way is acceptable or in the least it involves a fantasy with a na mehram or a person with whom you must observe hijaab. All these things lead to commiting of sins therefore are haraam. Best thing to avoid is to get married early and if your circumstances are straitened then make sabr and ask Allah and aviod it. Keep fasts to weaken the nafs. Stay in the company of pious. However, marriage is the best solution since most of the times it cures the sexual tension that most people suffer from.