sins of masturbation?

this is a great extract that i have found, i think there is alot of confusion on this topic presented by the more strict muslims, Rassullah(PBUH) ordered us to be moderate in all of our affairs,

It is reported that Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal regarded semen as an excretion of the body like other excreta and permitted its expulsion as blood letting is permitted. This view is also held by Ibn Hazm. (1) According to Hanbali jurists masturbation is permitted if one fears that not doing so would lead to fornication or adultery (2), this view is also held by some Hanafi jurists (3). Hanbali jurists also allow another condition of permission which is if a man does not have a means to marry. (4) However according to Ad al Rahman al Juzayri this view is weak and it should not be relied upon. (5)

According to Yusuf Al Qaradawi "We are inclined to accept the opinion of Imam Ahmad in a situation where there is sexual excitation and danger of committing the haram. For example, a young man has gone abroad to study or work, thereby encountering many temptations which he fears he will be unable to resist, may resort to this method of relieving sexual tension provided he does not do it excessively or make it into a habit."


the link to the full article is listed below just incase anyone wants to read it,

jazakumuallahu khayr.

http://www.angelfire.com/la/IslamicView/Mastur2.html

Nabil wrote: ...........So how can we quite it now because its temptating to control..............

The following is a CP of a Fatwa issued by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid.
 
As for curing the habit of masturbation, we recommend the following suggestions:

1) The motive to seek a cure for this problem should be solely following Allaah�s orders and fearing His punishment.

2) A permanent and quick cure from this problem lies in marriage as soon as the person is able, as shown in the Prophet�s hadeeth.

3) Keeping oneself busy with what is good for this world and the hereafter is essential in breaking this habit before it becomes second nature after which it is very difficult to rid oneself of it.

4) Lowering the gaze (from looking at forbidden things such as pictures, movies etc.) will help suppress the desire before it leads one to commit the haraam (forbidden).

Allaah orders men and women to lower their gaze as shown in the following two verses and in the Prophet�s hadeeth (interpretations of the meanings):

"Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things) and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.). That is purer for them. Verily, Allah is all-aware of what they do. And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things) and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.) ..... " 24.30-31

Allaah�s messenger said:

"Do not follow a casual (unintentional) look (at forbidden things) with another look." Al-Tirmidhi 2777.

This is a general instruction by the Prophet to abstain from all that may sexually excite a person because it might lead him/her to commit the haraam (forbidden).

5) Using one�s available leisure time in worshipping Allaah and increasing religious knowledge.

6) Being cautious not to develop any of the medical symptoms that may result from masturbation such as weak eyesight, weak nervous system, and/or back pain. More importantly, feeling of guilt and anxiety that can be complicated by missing obligatory prayers because of the need to shower (ghusl) after every incidence of masturbation.

7) Avoiding the illusion that some youth have that masturbation is permissible because it prevents them from committing illegal sexual acts such as fornication or even homosexuality.

8) Strengthening one�s willpower and avoiding spending time alone as recommended by the Prophet when he said

"Do not spend the night alone" Ahmad 6919.

9) Following the Prophet�s aforementioned hadeeth and fast when possible, because fasting will temper one�s sexual desire and keep it under control. However, one should not overreact and swear by Allaah not to return to the act because if one does not honor one�s promise, one would be facing the consequences of not living up to one�s oath to Allaah. Also, note that medication to diminish one�s sexual desire is strictly prohibited because it might permanently affect one�s sexual ability.

10) Trying to follow the Prophet�s recommendation concerning the etiquette of getting ready for bed, such as reading well-known supplications, sleeping on the right side, and avoiding sleeping on the belly (the Prophet forbade sleeping on the belly).

11) Striving hard to be patient and chaste, because persistence will eventually, Allaah willing, lead to attaining those qualities as second nature, as the Prophet explains in the following hadeeth:

"Whoever seeks chastity Allaah will make him chaste, and whoever seeks help from none but Allaah, He will help him, and whoever is patient He will make it easy for him, and no one has ever been given anything better than patience." Bukhari:1469. 12)

Repenting, asking forgiveness from Allaah, doing good deeds, and not losing hope and feeling despair are all prerequisites to curing this problem. Note that losing hope is one of the major sins punishable by Allaah.

13) Finally, Allaah is the Most Merciful and He always responds to whoever calls on Him. So, asking for Allah�s forgiveness will be accepted, by His will. Wallahu a�lam. And Allah knows what is best and most correct.


Edited by abosait - 19 January 2009 at 6:05am

Nabil

Edited by tlduker - 08 October 2014 at 12:46pm

Nabil according to scholars it is not. But I' incline that masturbation was held as a cultural taboo than as a legitimate problem. Masturbation is antural phenomena even among babies. As adolescence children tend to explore their sex organs. again masturbation has nothing to do with chastity even on the pure metaphysical sense as Saladin explains. Again, how do we identify men being chaste has pure minds? Are you suddenly unchaste if you have a 'dirty mind?' Because men haven't been questione don their chastity I believe this issue is quite difficult to comment on. Because again unlike women we do not possess a hymen where according to some culture justify their "honor killings" if the hymen is not intact. But Nabil to answer your question whether masturbation is perimitted or not in Islam it is held to be impermissible.