Does clitoral stimulation to reach orgasm constitute forbidden masturbation?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If the intention is to induce arousal by hand, then it is impermissible, as it falls under the prohibited act of masturbation. However, if the act is performed by the husband's hand or any part of his body, there is no harm in it.
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