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Islamic Perspective on Sex Dr. Abdul-Rahman Al-Sheha Translated by: Abdurrahmaan Murad

ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE ON SEX

Islam acknowledges the fact that one’s sexual desire has to be satisfied. It considers fulfilling this desire a praiseworthy matter, as long as it is done within Shari’ah limits.

 It is not disdainful to satisfy this desire, nor should it be neglected.

Allah (H) says: Beautified for men is the love of desired things – women and children, and heaped-up treasures of gold and silver, and pastured horses and cattle and crops.

That is the provision of the present life; but Allah has with Him the best return [i.e. Jannah ].) (3:14)

The Prophet (ft) said: “Women, and perfume have been made dear to me, and I find comfort in performing Salah (prayer).” (Nasa’ee)

 Islam prohibits suppressing this desire completely, for Islam is the Deen which is in accord with the natural disposition of man.

 It fulfills his natural needs in an appropriate way, in accordance with Shari’ah law. Abu Hurairah (4&) said: