Is masturbation only with hands? If one rubs his private parts without touching them, is it also considered as masturbating?

The reason for masturbation being prohibited is not just the use of the hands. It is due to adopting an unnatural way of satisfying ones carnal desire. It is similar to fulfilling ones desire unnaturally through the same gender. Therefore, there is no difference in merely rubbing the private parts or using the hands.

Both are equally prohibited. Not having any evil thoughts does not effect the prohibition. There is also a possibility that masturbation may turn out to be a habit and even an addiction. That may have a devastating effect in a persons marital intimate life.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

for Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.