Islam’s attitude towards physical intimacy and sex is that both are a natural part of human life. Contrary to common misconceptions, Islam does not view sexuality as something inherently shameful or sinful. Similar to other lifestyle practices, such as eating food and managing finances, sexual interactions are subject to [...]
By: Laura El Alam Marriage in Islam: Why You Shouldn't Rush Into It “Marriage is half the deen (religion).” Muslims will often say this to emphasize the importance of finding a life partner. The actual hadith (saying of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him) is: “When a [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Navigating Cultural Norms and Family Involvement It was my freshman year of college when I was first asked, “Do you have a boyfriend?” A fellow freshman girl who shared two of my four classes raised the question during a conversation consisting of mostly small talk. I [...]
