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Will a single young man who works in a women's clothing store be rewarded for his patience in resisting temptation, given that he sometimes practices masturbation to avoid what is unlawful? And what is the ruling on his work in this store?

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Selling women's clothing is permissible with legitimate Islamic controls. However, if working in this field leads to temptation, such as not feeling secure about oneself due to frequent interaction with women who do not adhere to Islamic limits, then you must leave it and seek another job for the sake of safety. Masturbation is forbidden except out of necessity, such as the fear of committing fornication. We also advise striving to marry, as it is a cause of richness.

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