What is the definition of "permissibility of sin" (istihlal al-ma'siya), and do the actions of the questioner—repeated masturbation, or committing a sin while knowing it is forbidden, or being ignorant of its prohibition—constitute a form of "permissibility of sin"?
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Considering sins permissible is the belief that what is (forbidden) by consensus is permissible, such as someone believing that pork or adultery is lawful. This necessitates a judgment of disbelief (kufr). What you mentioned about masturbation or committing sins out of ignorance of their prohibition is not considered deeming them permissible. We advise you to marry as a cure, and it is not permissible to seek a cure through theed forbidden act of masturbation.
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