Prohibited Sexual Acts in Islam
Islam allows for us to have a pleasant time when it comes to sexual intercourse but there are certain boundaries in place that are not to be crossed. In this article clear proofs are provided for the sexual acts that are impermissible.
Anal Sex
Anal Sex is considered a major sin in Islam. It is a filthy act that doesn’t fulfill any purpose of marriage. This practice is not just known to us now but from the Quran we know that the People of Lut were trapped in the same sickness and filth and Allah punished them severely.
Khuzaymah bin Thabit (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Prophet SAW said “Indeed, Allah is not bashful of the truth. Do not have intercourse with women in their rectum.” (Recorded by An Nasai)
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah SAW said “Verily, Allah does not glance at a man who performs intercourse with another man, or who performs it with a woman in her rectum.”
Intercourse During Menses
It is impermissible to have sexual intercourse with your wife during her menses but all other activities are allowed. So you may do all that you please except for entering her vagina during this time period until she has taken her cleansing bath at the end of her menses.
Quran: Surah Bakarah Verse 222
“They ask you concerning (intercourse during) menstruation. Say, It is harmful (to both partners), so keep away from women during menses.”
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah SAW said “A person who goes to a soothsayer and believes what he tells him, performs intercourse with a menstruating woman, or performs intercourse with a woman in her anus – he has surely disbelieved in what has been revealed to Muhammad.”
Oral Sex
This is a complicated issue as the practice was not known to the early Muslim, so there are no clear answers. So following the principles of Islamic Jurisprudence the Scholars have come up with the following ruling for this issue of Oral Sex.
1. It can be considered part of Foreplay but Allah knows best as there was no discussion at the time of the Prophet SAW about this issue.
2. Something cannot be declared prohibited if there is no clear proof in the Quran and in the Books of Sunnah.
3. It is disliked by the scholars because it is the practice of the disbelievers.
4. Oral sex should not replace normal sexual intercourse and should only be a form of foreplay if practiced.
5. No swallowing of Semen or Ejaculation is allowed. Precum is also Najis (impure) and is not to be in contact with the mouth. The vaginal liquid is also Najis (impure) and cannot be in contact with the mouth of the man.
6. Should not be done excessively as it causes harm to the mouth or other parts of the body and therefore should be avoided.
Exposing Intimate Details
A husband or wife is not allowed to talk about the details of their intimate sessions or anything related to it amongst others. This should be a private matter and is considered a sin. Not to mention how unhealthy this is to your marriage as it fosters mistrust and dishonors both of them in front of others.
Abu Sa’id al Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) reported the Prophet SAW said “Indeed, among the people who will have the most grievous position before Allah on the Day of Resurrection is a man who, after he intimately approaches his wife and she intimately approaches him, he exposes her secrets.” (Recorded by Muslim)
Muslim Harmony – Advice Central Team
is it also prohibited to read about sex,say like different positions, with pictures showing how to go about it.with d intention of using that knowledge with your spouse
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I dont agree with these comments!
Read Al Bakarah 223!!!
Then becoming a Gynacologist must be haram because they have to look at vaginal pictures to understand
It just depend on what you use the information for, just use the knowledge wisely. There is nothing wrong in understanding human sexuality. In today’s society if we don’t learn and teach our own children the right and wrong they may never get the correct islamic information about sexual relations to lead them on the right path. Just ask Allah SWT for guidance; may Allah forgive us all. Ameen
MashaAllah.. You have a perfect vision… Just ask Allah for his guidance..
After reading about Oral Sex, this Hadith came to my mind, Al’hamdulilLAH!!
From An-Nawawi’s forty hadiths :-
“That which is lawful(halal) is CLEAR and that which is Unlawful(haraam) is CLEAR and between the two of them are doubtful matter’s about which not many people know. Thus he who AVOIDS doubtful matter’s clear’s himself in regard to his religion and his honour, but he who falls into doubtful matter’s fall into that which is unlawful., like the sheperd who pastures around a sanctuary all but grazing therein.
Truly every king has a sanctuary and Allah’s sanctuary is His prohibitions.”
(Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim)