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Bridging the gap: feminism in islam

By Sameen Sadaf “We have certainly created man in the best of stature.” (Qur’an 95:4) God acknowledges that the human being is the best of His creation. Thus, to desire the best is intrinsic to human nature. It is this very urge to achieve excellence that drives all men and women and...

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Help! my wife is not interested in sex

Question: We are a young couple in our mid 20’s, both professionals, live alone, and have no children. I couldn’t wish for a better wife. She really is the whole package—intelligent, beautiful, and pious. We get along extremely well, share interests, and are always joking together. We...

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Can I satisfy myself during sexual relations?

Question: Assalam alaikum. When me and my husband are having sex the only way I can be satisfied and have an orgasm is by rubbing my clitoris with my hands while having sex with him. Is it permissible? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I pray this finds you in the best of health...

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Fantasizing about the opposite sex

Question: I am a Muslim girl who would like to know if it is allowed according to the Hanafi school to daydream/fantasize about a boy you like? Answer: Wa’alikum assalaam warahmatu Allah, No, it is not permissible to think daydream or fantasize about anything unlawful. Just as physical...

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