Back to search
The question

What is the ruling on masturbating twice after the first partial release from Ihram in Hajj, and is one fidyah sufficient for that, and is the Hajj valid?

Share this answer

Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
The answer

Masturbation is forbidden, and the sin is amplified if it occurs during virtuous times or in virtuous places. It is among the prohibitions of , but it does not invalidate the ritual according to the majority of scholars. The person who commits it is obliged to offer a , similar to the fidyah for shaving [the head], which is an option between sacrificing a sheep, fasting for three days, or feeding six needy persons. If masturbation is repeated before the first fidyah is offered, then only one fidyah is required. However, if the fidyah has been offered and then masturbation occurs again, another fidyah becomes obligatory.

Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported

Read the full answer on Ftawy
Where this answer came from
Source platform
Ftawy
Original fatwa ID
15015
Imported
Translation status
Source text, unreviewed
Read the full ruling
Read the full answer on Ftawy