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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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