Fatwa #587716 June 2002United Arab Emirates
Can a husband do mastrubation to save himself from bigger sin
Question
Can a husband do mastrubation to save himself from bigger sin.if his wife ignores him when he invites her on bed. She basically doesnt like sex. And i have too much urge of it by seeing out side women.
Answer
Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has prohibited us from masturbation. This%0D%0Aprohibition is for all times and for all ages of men. The young men have%0D%0Amore desire than a married man, however, they too are included in this%0D%0Aprohibition.%0D%0A%0D%0ARasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) informed the Shabaab (young men)%0D%0Athat if they do not have the means to get married, then they should fast.%0D%0AFasting will reduce the desire in a man. Thus, the man will be able to%0D%0Acontrol himself till he gets married. In your case, till the problem can be%0D%0Asolved with your wife. Allah Ta'ala states that you should say to the%0D%0Abelieving men that they should lower their gazes and protect the chastity.%0D%0AThat is more purer for them, and Allah knows that what you are doing.%0D%0A%0D%0AThere is a definite need to resolve the problem with the wife. She may have%0D%0Aa medical problem or an emotional problem or even a mental problem. Try to%0D%0Aresolve this. May Allah Ta'ala make it easy for you to be patient and%0D%0Aunderstanding and may Allah open the door in resolving your problem, Aameen.%0D%0A%0D%0Aand Allah Ta'ala Knows Best%0D%0A%0D%0AMufti Ebrahim Desai