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I have a question regarding sexuality in Islam. I was raised Catholic (I have since defected to, I guess, an agnostic state) and taught that catholics believe that any form of contraception was a sin because sex was not to be enjoyed, but was to be used as a tool simply to create people. My question, is this also true in Islam? From what I gather, Catholicism and Islam both share a common ideology that sexuality is not to be expressed openly, but I was curious as to the extent to which Islam regulates human sexuality (eg., pre-marital sex, homosexual sex, incest, etc.) Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I am not that knowledgeable but i will give you what i can.. insha allah...
In islam sexuality is not a taboo subject... in fact it is a blessing when a man and his wife has intercourse...
as for incest.. this is forbidden
homosexuality... this is forbidden...
contraception... i dont know but i think not because the prophet of islam used the <i>pull out method</i> when having sexual intercourse with his wife...maybe someone can correct me on this
in islam intercourse is not only a thing to procreate... but also to be enjoyed... muslim men and women are encouraged to satisfy their spouses sexually...
well this is as much as i can remember... i hope it was useful.
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O long time no see Peace welcome back
naseeha Mash aAllah correct. One more point is that the pull out to be used with the approval of the wife.
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Thank you Muslimah, I know, I tend to venture away from civilization for long periods of time. Anyway, thanks for the info. It seems that Islam's views on sex are more sane than the Catholic ones I learned as a child. While I do approve of homosexual sex, I think it's good that Islam embraces sexuality as a natural thing, and not a thing to be shunned.
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Bismillah
As salam alaikum
I think the more clinical term is "early withdrawal method." Just wanted to feel involved.
As salam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu
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What does Islam say about pre-marital sex? Is that alllowed or forbidden?
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Bismillah
Premarital sex is a no-no. It can lead to a child out of wedlock for one which is not fair for that child. A family is quite important in the raising of children and to deny a person that right due to selfish desires is wrong. I can expound if necessary.
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<i>asalamu elykum wr wb,</i>
in Muslim culture & societies pre-maritial OR extra-maritial r ALWAYS shunned & people react strongly against them...........that immoral person isn't given the 'same' respect in our society as a 'good' character person..........but what goes on inside can never b known sumtimes.......So Allah is the best judge
i personally think that making ur character 'good' if VERY important in ISlam........and in Islam 'Zina' (extra/pre maritial s%x) is the MAJOR sin !
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