Masturbation and Its III-Effects on Marriage
Question :
I practice that habit that the Shaytan makes to seem I know that it weakens my mind and my body. What does my religion advise me to do to abandon this habit? I pray and read the Qur'an, but I am still not able to quit this habit.
Answer:
This evil habit, which I understand is common among the people, inciting ejaculation by playing with one's private part no matter what means one uses to do so is unlawful. Allâh Almighty said:
"And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts). Except from their wives or (the slaves) that their right hands possess, for then, they are free from blame; But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors."
And the Prophet ﷺ said:
"O group of young people, whoever among you is able to marry, then let him marry, for marriage is more modest for the eyes and safer for the private part. If someone is not able, then let him fast, for it is a shield (against desire)."
Had this habit been lawful, the Prophet would have guided his nation to it: both because it is easier on the individual and because it involves a certain amount of pleasure. What also indicates that it is unlawful is that it enervates both the mind and the body not to mention the waste of semen that one will need later when one grows up and marries.
I advise my young Muslim brothers to be patient and to ask Allâh Almighty for His bounty; Allâh Almighty says:
"And let those who find not the financial means for marriage keep themselves chaste, until Allah enriches them of His Bounty."
Source:
Ibn 'Uthaimin
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 8 Pages 302-303
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