We asked a Pastor & an Alfa about masturbation, this is what they said

 

Sex, in this case, masturbation, can easily be described as a grey area for Muslims and Christians.

One explanation for this is could be because it is subject that is rarely discussed in the church or mosques which often leads to followers struggling to find answers by themselves.

  Is masturbation a bad thing?
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In a bid to enlighten both Muslims and Christians, we reached out to religious leaders, a pastor and an Alfa.

According to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor named Adesina, it is “purely abominable.”

He laid emphasis on the power of the mind, and why it needs to clean not soiled by lustful thoughts that could lead to masturbation.

In his words, “You have to think of something before masturbating, and the Bible says if you look at a lady and you lust after her, that is a sin.”

He referred to Ephesians 5: 3–16, Colossians 3: 5–6, 1 Thessalonians : 3–5, Hebrews 1: 4 and Revelation 21: 8 as proof.

We also reached out to a Muslim scholar named Nurudeen Faruk gave also stated reasons why masturbation is not allowed, even though it is not mentioned in the Quran.

He said, “When it comes to masturbation it is not explicitly stated in the Quran. But there are some things that are seen as prohibited acts based on their intention and purpose, this applies to masturbation as well.”