July 5th, 2011 @ admin // No Comments
SEX IN ISLAM
Islam handles human impulses and needs in a practical fashion and it recognizes that the human longing for love and sex was created with the intention of God. In order to preserve the benefits of sex, its practice was only allowed within a specific framework: marriage. For in marriage:1. Family cohesion is preserved, the gradual shrinkage of population is prevented, and further negative influential factors of society on family are reduced.
2. Women are preserved from sexual exploitation.
3. Children are protected and they grow up in a largely stable family atmosphere. “And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put between you affection and mercy. Verily in that are indeed Signs for those who reflect.”
The Quran, 30: 21 Islam encourages all Muslims to marry, and the Prophet said: “He who loves my manners and ways should accept my Sunnah (living practices), and marriage belongs to them.” The Prophet said: “For each ‘Alhamdulillah’ (Praise to God), ‘Allahu-akbar’ and ‘La ilaha illallah’, and for making love, one receives a Hasana (positive point).” He was asked: “How can it be that one is rewarded for one’s lust?” The Prophet replied: “If man was to enjoy it in a prohibited way (extramarital), would he not receive sin points on his record of deeds? Therefore, he would receive positive points if he was to do it in an allowed fashion (marriage).” Since marriage in Islam is the only legitimate way to have sexual intercourse, it is handled in a flexible and practical manner, as follows:
1. Islam accepts a marriage even if it is done not for the wish to have children, but for the lust for physical contact or togetherness.
2. In order to marry someone, only a specific oral contract in the presence of two witnesses and mutual agreement are required.
3. The relationship between the spouses is seen practically in Islam. Since not all relationships are successful and some couples do not work together, or do not find love and happiness in marriage, divorce is allowed in Islam. Therefore, everybody has another chance to have a new and successful relationship. “But if they separate (by divorce), God will provide abundance for all from His all-reaching bounty: for God is Ever All-Sufficient for His creatures’ need, All-Wise.”
The Quran 4: 130 At the same time, however, Islam considers divorce an unwanted decision. The Prophet said in this regard: “Of the things that are allowed, divorce is the most disliked by God.”
Tags: Divorce, Islam, Marriage, Prophet Muhammed, Quran, Sex
