QUESTION:
Please advise how a person can leave the sin of masturbation?
ANSWER:
A Muslim is one who submits and surrenders to the Will of Allah Ta’ala. If the command of Allah Ta’ala is to perform Salaah, discharge Zakaat, fast in the month of Ramadaan, etc., then a Muslim should comply without raising any objections. Similarly, if we are prohibited from stealing, Zinah, speaking lies, drinking, intoxicants, masturbation, etc. then as Muslims we should obey Allah Ta’ala without objecting in any way whatsoever. We shouldn’t question the command of Allah or seek the reasoning behind the rulings of Shariah at any stage, even though there is great wisdom behind every command and prohibition of Shariah. That which was most beneficial for the Ummah was made obligatory, and that which was most harmful was made Haraam. If a Muslim understands the above, then he or she will have no reservation with complying with the commands of Almighty Allah.
It is recorded in a narration, “The one that marries the hand (that is, engages in masturbation) is cursed.” The curse of Allah Ta’ala is sufficient to permanently destroy a person. If the curse of Allah strikes whilst a person is driving, then the worst accident could occur and as a result one could be paralyzed for life, hence it is a serious matter. Hadrat Saeed Bin Jubair Radiallahu Anhu states, “Allah Ta’ala punished a nation that used to play with their private parts.” Ataa Rahimahullah states that I heard that a nation will be resurrected (on the day of Qiyaamah) in a state that their hands will be pregnant, and I think that they used to masturbate.” The entire creation of Allah Ta’ala will be present on the day of Qiyaamah and it will be known that this person engaged in masturbation. Can there be a greater humiliation than that! [Re:-Ruhul Ma’aani Pg.11 Vol.18 / Surah Mu’minoon Verse 7, Tafseer Mazhari Pg.365 Vol.6 / Surah Mu’minoon Verse 7.]
People that masturbate suffer from various physical illnesses later in their life to the extent that some perpetually lose their fertility, or destroy their marital life due to the harm of masturbation. These are the worldly harms of masturbation. Again, Allah Ta’ala has protected us through His kindness by making masturbation Haraam. It is recorded in Raddul Muhtaar that masturbating with the hand is Haraam when carried out to derive pleasure. If one is watching filth over the internet, or reading filthy books and novels, or casting lustful glances intentionally and such actions lead to masturbation, then such masturbation is Haraam.
Solutions:-
You should perform two Rakaats Salaah daily before retiring to bed and ask Allah Ta’ala to give you the ability to refrain from masturbation. If you are sincere and punctual then you will be cured of this illness very shortly. On awakening every morning, make intention that you will not masturbate today.
Secondly, whenever you masturbate, perform 10 Rakaats of Salaah. If you continue, then increase it to 20 Rakaats. Also, recite Istighfaar 100 times after Fajr and 100 times La Hawla Wala Quwwata Illah Billah after Maghrib.
Thirdly, discharge some Sadaqah daily with the intention of being protected from masturbation.
Fourthly, sit in the company of the pious and request them to make Dua for you.
Lastly, be smart and use a simple phone with calling facilities and SMS only. Don’t use a smartphone and destroy your life.
ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST!
ANSWERED BY:
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
Date: 05 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1446 / 09 September 2024
