What is the ruling on the fasting and prayer of one who suffers from excessive sexual desire that leads to touching the genitals and the emission of prostatic fluid (madhy) unintentionally? Do these actions invalidate his fasting and prayer? What is the way to stop sexual thoughts and excessive desire that do not cease even during worship, knowing that one continues to pray, supplicate, and recite the Quran? And is it forbidden to pleasure oneself in this chronic condition due to the inability to marry?
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Your fasting and prayers are valid, Allah willing, and you are not sinful for mere thoughts that overwhelm you. However, you must guard your thoughts, occupy yourself with what benefits, strive in supplication, and immediately repent upon falling into sin. Masturbation is forbidden, and what you mentioned is not an excuse that permits it. It is recommended to consult a specialized female doctor or the consultation section on the website.
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