What is the ruling on involuntarily masturbating during sleep, between wakefulness and sleep, while feeling its prohibition and being unable to control it?
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A person is held accountable for what they do consciously and are aware of, not for what happens in a dream without their will. If he wakes up, he must immediately cease [the action]. The questioner is advised to consult the 'Consultations' section on the website.
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