He was also asked—may Allah have mercy on him:
What is the ruling on a Samaritan who struck and insulted a Muslim?
He replied:
He must receive a severe punishment that deters him and others like him. And Allah knows best.
He was also asked—may Allah have mercy on him:
About “masturbation.”
He replied:
The basic ruling on masturbation, according to the majority of scholars, is that it is forbidden, and anyone who engages in it is subject to discretionary punishment. It is not, however, like unlawful sexual intercourse. And Allah knows best.
He was also asked—may Allah Most High have mercy on him:
Is “masturbation” forbidden or not?
He replied:
Masturbation with the hand is forbidden according to the majority of scholars. This is the more correct of the two views in Ahmad’s school, and anyone who engages in it is subject to discretionary punishment. According to the other view, it is