Is it permissible to relieve sexual urges through masturbation or by pressing against a pillow and similar actions, in the case of the wife's absence?
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Masturbation (self-abuse) is forbidden by Islamic law and is not permissible, no matter how strong the desire, except in cases of specific necessity. The mere arousal of desire does not make it permissible.
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