What is the religious ruling regarding a married man who stays away from his wife for more than three months and masturbates?
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Masturbation is forbidden (), and its ruling is explained in no. 33352. To overcome it, it is advised to return to one's family or to bring them over. For more details, see Fatwas no. 54803 and 16293.
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