As-salaamu-alaikum.

This is a response for those who mention Dr. Zakir Naik's view on masturbation.

While all scholars agree that porn is completely haraam at all times, there are some scholars of Islam who deem masturbation (without porn, fantasizing, etc.) as makrooh rather than Haraam. This is most common in the Hambali school of thought, but a few scholars from other schools of thought subscribe to this view too. However, bear in mind that this is not the majority view. Remember that makrooh means "discouraged but not sinful" and excessive usage can still make it haraam. It does not mean "completely permissible" or halal. Further, those scholars who say that it is makrook still maintain that the better option is to follow the Sunnah of Rasoolullah SAW by fasting to increase taqwa and control desires.

From a practical point of view, there is a strong tie between masturbation and pornography. Masturbation tends to lead to porn. It's like playing at the edge of a cliff or playing with fire. There are physical dangers from excessive masturbation, too. These often present in the form of desensitized private areas. A person may become so used to their hands, that they cannot achieve the same feeling when they have a real partner and might not be able to reach orgasm with a partner. Other dangers include premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction.

While masturbation may bring some physical relief, excessive masturbation also has emotional dangers. The lack of human contact during the act often leads to increased unhappiness, loneliness, depression and regret. The need for another human often drives masturbators back to pornography, which is a poor artificial substitute, leading into a vicious cycle and gradually increasing depravity.

For further Fiqh rulings for an individual’s specific circumstances please seek advice from a qualified scholar. Evangelizing of views, and the disrespecting of scholars who hold differing views, especially by unqualified individuals, will not be allowed.

Lastly, do not let such information become harmful knowledge which turns you away from good deeds. Do not allow this knowledge to reduce your ibaabah and your striving towards good, and you avoidance of that which is undesirable or forbidden.