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What is the ruling on a married woman masturbating when her husband spends the night with one of his other wives?

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Masturbation is forbidden (haram), and whoever engages in it must repent to Allah. We advise you to fear Allah (have taqwa), be patient, and remember the blessing of having a husband. Engaging in this habit is unbecoming for a married Muslim woman and may be a form of ingratitude for the blessing.

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