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Intimacy

March 30, 2024 3 mins

Should I Be Worried about Proposing to a Girl Who Might Not Be a Virgin?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My mother found a potential spouse for me who wears hijab, prays, and has good morals. However, before becoming more religious, she had a past meeting with a man, details of which she’s reluctant to disclose due to embarrassment. I’m concerned about potential fornication. How should I approach this […]
March 19, 2024 2 mins

Is It True That a Woman Is Only Entitled to Have Intimacy Once throughout Her Li...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it true that Abu Hanifa stated that a woman is entitled to intimacy with her husband only once throughout her marriage? If she requires more, what should be done according to Abu Hanifa, and how are women expected to avoid haram? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]
March 19, 2024 1 min

Does Intimacy with My Spouse Fall under Worship?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does intimacy with my spouse fall under worship? There is a question regarding the consideration of intimacy with one’s spouse. Check the answer to know whether it is inherently an act of worship or falls under a governing principle. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, […]
March 18, 2024 6 mins

Does Imam Shafi‘i Explicitly Prohibit Coercion in Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question He who has one wife or an additional servant must fear Allah, avoiding harm during intercourse. While no specific obligations are mandated, he must provide for her welfare—financially, in residence, clothing, and intimacy. Intercourse should bring pleasure and never be forced upon anyone. What does he mean here? Is […]