What is the ruling on the fasting and prayers of one who masturbated on the last day of Sha’ban, and then was afflicted by intrusive thoughts and delusions that led to excessive ritual bathing and the sensation of discharge, and is making up the fast obligatory in this case?
Masturbation is forbidden, and repentance from it is obligatory. However, it does not invalidate the fast if it does not occur during the daylight hours of . As for mere intrusive thoughts (waswasa) of feeling desire, there is no sin in it, and it should be repelled. Doubt about whether something exited does not necessitate inspection, because certainty is not removed by doubt. Hesitation in intention and passing thoughts do not break the fast, and what you mentioned about saying "I have broken my fast" based on a mistaken assumption has no effect. It is advisable to adhere to supplication (du'a) and turn away from intrusive thoughts (waswas), and to consult a psychiatrist.
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