What is the ruling on practicing masturbation to alleviate testicular pain resulting from prostatic congestion, given that abandoning it brings back the pain?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Masturbation is forbidden by Islamic law. What the doctor advised you is null and void and should not be heeded. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, advised young people to marry if they are able, and if not, then they should fast. So, you must abandon masturbation because it is a disease, not a cure. Strive to get married, and if it is not possible, then occupy yourself with beneficial deeds in matters of religion and worldly life, fast frequently, and stay away from anything that arouses desire.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/128460
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 128460
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy