Title: Masturbation during Fasting... Question: If someone masturbates during fasting then what would be the affect of masturbation on fasting? I want to figure out whether the fasting remains stable or not? Regards Farhan Khan Pakistan Answer: The very spirit of fasting seems to develop self control by abstaining from fulfilling all of our physical needs, including hunger and sex. Masturbation or any other means of gratifying our sexual desires is clearly against this spirit of fasting and must, therefore, be refrained from. I hope this helps. Regards, Moiz Amjad November 26, 2002