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AL-KAFI #382 : HUKUM BERONANI ATAU MELANCAP
What is the ruling on masturbation in Islam?
Short answer
Scholars differ on this matter, but the well-known view is that it is prohibited, based on Surah al-Mukminun verses 5 to 7.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Scholars differ on this matter, but the well-known view is that it is prohibited, based on Surah al-Mukminun verses 5 to 7. Scholars of the Hanbali school permit it in two situations, namely when one fears falling into zina and when one is unable to marry. For young men who cannot yet marry, the preferred course is to fast and to lower the gaze from the outset.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Ulama khilaf dalam hal ini. Yang masyhur bahawa hukumnya ialah haram berdasarkan nas al-Quran ayat kelima sehingga ketujuh surah al-Mukminun.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #382 : HUKUM BERONANI ATAU MELANCAP”, 13 September 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1207-al-kafi-382-hukum-beronani-atau-melancap. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-masturbation-in-islam/