Is it necessary to perform Ghusl Janabah if there was masturbation but no ejaculation occurred, and I stopped before going to the bathroom to urinate a few hours later?

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Is it necessary to perform Ghusl Janabah if there was masturbation but no ejaculation occurred, and I stopped before going to the bathroom to urinate a few hours later?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Masturbation is a sinful act, but Ghusl Janabah becomes obligatory after it only if ejaculation occurs. 
‘Wassalam.