Is it permissible for a man who has not been able to marry to masturbate with his hand, and what is the Shari'ah solution for his situation?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, a single man who is unable to marry fears for himself that he will fall into fornication. Is it permissible for him to do what is called masturbation from time to time? And what is the Shari'ah solution for him?
Answer:
The solution: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) gave you the solution. He said, "Whoever is unable [to marry], let him fast, for it is a restraint for him." So fast, and you will not find the desire. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, a single man who is unable to marry fears for himself that he will fall into fornication. Is it permissible for him to do what is called masturbation from time to time? And what is the Shari'ah solution for him?
Answer:
The solution: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) gave you the solution. He said, "Whoever is unable [to marry], let him fast, for it is a restraint for him." So fast, and you will not find the desire. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [163 -2802] هل يجوز لمن لم يتيسر له الزواج أن يستمني بيده، وما الحل الشرعي لمثل حاله؟ — youtube.com
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