Shafaqna English- The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s Fatwas About “Masturbation”. Question 1: If my wife wants me to masturbate in front of her, is it then allowed? Question 3: When I am unable to do Muta’h (temporary marriage), am I allowed to masturbate? Answer : Masturbation is not permissible under any circumstances. Question 4: Is it permissible for a man to masturbate in order to prevent himself from falling into a bigger sin?