I would like to know about the kuffara of doing masturbation.
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I would like to know about the kuffara of doing masturbation.
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Respected Brother-in-Islam
Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu
There is no specific action of any Kaffaarah for the sin of masturbation. However, after Tawbah (repentance), it is preferable for one to give some charity to the poor and needy as a recompense of his sin.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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