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Is it true that one of the imams or sheikhs permitted masturbation under three conditions, and what are these conditions?

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Masturbation is impermissible, and it has health risks such as urinary tract infections and infertility. Fasting is recommended. Practicing masturbation does not affect the validity of Hajj or Umrah.

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