Does the intentional emission of madhiy (pre-seminal fluid) equate to masturbation in sinfulness, and does it necessitate ghusl (ritual bathing) or is wudu' (ablution) sufficient?
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The prohibition of masturbation is established. Deliberately expelling (pre-seminal fluid) is forbidden because it incites lust and leads to what is unlawful, including masturbation. Everything that leads to fitna (strife/temptation) and corruption is legally prohibited, unless it is counteracted by a superior benefit. The emission of madhy does not necessitate (ritual bath), but only wudu (ablution) and washing its trace from the body and clothes, by scholarly consensus.
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