Sexual arousal may drive a person to masturbation. Such a person should know, however, that he majority of the scholars consider this practice unlawful. This ruling is based on the Words of Allah (SWT) Who says:
"And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts) Except from their wives or (the captives and slaves) that their right hands possess, - for them, they are free from blame; But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors." (Al-Mu’minun 23:5-7)
The one who masturbates is considered among those who ‘crave something beyond that’ in the verse.
A Muslim should therefore resist this temptation by avoiding anything that leads to sexual arousal. The Prophet’s (SAW) advice to the Muslim youth is to seek help through frequent fasting, for it strengthens the fear of Allah (SWT), teaches self control, and cools one’s desires.
Information from Al-Jumuah Magazine Issue 5, Sha’baan 1416, Page16