Salam, I just recently got married and my wife is overseas. I masturbated two times while viewing sexual content I found on the net. Is this considered a form of Zina or adultery if so is it punishable by stoning? Does this invalidate the nikah? I made tobah 2 times and am worried I made zina. Please help me and tell me what to do.
Answer:
It is Haraam (strictly prohibited) to watch illicit and immoral pictures on the internet. It is obvious that such pictures will enhance one’s desires and lead to masturbate which is also a major sin. You should make sincere Tawbah (repent) and never resort to such sins again.
Your Nikah will not be invalidated by committing the sins in reference. However, it is a sign of ungratefulness to Allah for resorting to a Haram way of fulfilling your passion when Allah Ta’ala has granted you the Halaal avenue to fulfil your passion.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai