What is the ruling on masturbating to obtain a semen sample for medical examination, and what is the alternative for someone who is not married?
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Masturbation is forbidden (). Therefore, your friend is not permitted to do it for the purpose of a medical examination unless there is a legitimate need for it, and masturbation is the only way to obtain the semen.
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