Guiding Romantic Desire: Wisdom in the Sexual Ethics of Islam
“This paper discusses traditional sexual ethics in Islam…”
Wisdom الحكمة
Sharia, Fiqh, and Islamic law explained
“To whomever Allah wills goodness, He grants him understanding of the religion.”
Are we held accountable for our thoughts?
“Allah has pardoned my nation for what occurs within themselves…”
Whoever knows himself, knows his Lord
“Whoever knows himself, knows his Lord.”
Nikah al-Misyar: Is traveler’s marriage permissible?
“All of these categories are not permissible as they contradict the pure law.”
Muslim women’s right to divorce
“And reconciliation is better.” (4:128)
Principles of enjoining good and forbidding evil
“Whoever among you sees evil, let him change it with his hand.”
Islamic teachings apply to non-Muslims too
“None of you has faith until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.”
Did the Prophet try to execute a man without proof?
“We should always assume the best of the Prophet (s),”
Visiting funerals of non-Muslims
“When you see a funeral procession, then stand up for it,”
Developing moral wisdom in Islam
“Thus, We have ordained a law upon you in the matter,”
Few women ever achieved perfection?
“We sent to her Our angel in the form of a well-proportioned man.”
Follow your conscience in Islam
“Leave what makes you doubt for what does not make you doubt.”
Good character before learning Islamic sciences
“What I learned from Malik’s manners was better than his knowledge.”
Sucking the tongues of children?
“The Prophet gave Hasan and Hussein his tongue and he moistened it as they were crying from thirst, then they calmed down.”
Cooperation with all humanity for justice, Hilf al-Fudul
“Allah commands his faithful servants to cooperate in good deeds,”
Application of hudud punishments in Sharia law
“Forgiveness is more beloved to Allah than vengeance,”
Marital rape and domestic violence in Islamic law
“Live with women honorably.” (4:19)
Equal protection of law for Muslims and non-Muslims
“Islam guarantees the protection of civil law for all citizens and visitors,”
Purpose of armed jihad in Islam
“He who fights to make the word of Allah highest…”