Is it permissible for a married couple to masturbate over the phone while they are apart from each other?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no objection to a couple enjoying intimacy over the phone or video calls—provided they are secure from being seen by others—even if it leads to ejaculation. However, it is not permissible for them to masturbate with the hand or similar means, due to the general evidence prohibiting masturbation.
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