Is what a man does by approaching his sleeping wife until semen is released, without intercourse, considered forbidden masturbation? And how did the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, fondle his wives while they were menstruating?
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There is no harm in the described scenario, and it does not constitute the forbidden masturbation. The meaning of "intimacy" (mubashara) during menstruation is lying together such that skin touches skin above the izaar (waist wrapper).
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