What is the ruling on occasionally practicing masturbation while maintaining prayer?
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Masturbation is forbidden, and one must stop it, repent, seek forgiveness, and perform many acts of obedience. If semen is discharged during the practice, (ritual bath) is obligatory. If (pre-seminal fluid) is discharged, then one must wash the penis and whatever it has touched. Prayer prohibits indecency and evil.
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