Is masturbation (the "slippery" act) permissible for an unmarried person?
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Masturbation, or what is called "al-adah al-sirriyyah" (the secret habit), is forbidden for both married and unmarried individuals. We have mentioned in related fatwas how to get rid of this habit.
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