The Ruling on the Full Ritual Bath (Ghusl) for the Emission of Semen through Masturbation

Question:
Your Eminence the Shaykh, the questioner asks: Does the emission of semen through masturbation require the full ritual bath (ghusl) or not? Please guide us, may Allah reward you.

Answer:
Yes, the emission of semen through masturbation requires the full ritual bath (ghusl), even though it is forbidden and not permissible. The secret habit is reprehensible. However, whenever semen is emitted through masturbation, the full ritual bath (ghusl) becomes obligatory, because it was emitted through desire. Whenever semen is emitted through desire, the full ritual bath (ghusl) becomes obligatory. Therefore, it is obligatory for every believer to guard against this, and to guard against this vile habit. If he does so, he performs the full ritual bath (ghusl). If he thinks and emits semen, he performs the full ritual bath (ghusl). If he touches his wife or kisses her and emits semen, he performs the full ritual bath (ghusl). The emission of semen through desire requires the full ritual bath (ghusl) absolutely. Likewise, intercourse with one’s wife requires the full ritual bath (ghusl), even if he does not emit semen; the full ritual bath (ghusl) is required. The vile secret habit is reprehensible. If semen is emitted, or if he performs the full ritual bath (ghusl)…