What is the ruling on masturbation when one is unable to marry and fears falling into adultery in these times when immodesty has become widespread?
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The basic rule regarding masturbation is that it is forbidden. However, it becomes permissible in cases of necessity, such as the fear of falling into fornication (zina), provided that this fear is a certainty and not a mere illusion. Furthermore, necessity is to be judged by its extent.
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