It is also considered permissible to prevent the suffering of the fetus if it is fewer than 120 days old. Abortion?Ībortion is not freely permitted – but can be allowed, specifically if the pregnancy poses a real threat to the mother’s health. Women have the right to use whatever contraception they want, without their husband’s permission, however they should not force their husband to wear a condom or pull out before ejaculating, each gender should have control over their own contraceptives. The morning after pill is also permitted, as long as the woman taking it doesn’t feel that she has conceived. Islam is supportive of the use of contraception for family planning purposes. Muslims are forbidden to act like animals, and sex without foreplay is considered to be acting like an animal, therefore foreplay is extremely important. And those who do have premarital sex are most likely very quiet about it, though I do believe they’re in the minority.’ What is sex like within marriage?Įxtramarital sex is a big no-no, but within marriage sex is considered to be positive and important.Įmphasis is placed on the importance of foreplay. ‘There’s lots of Muslims who date but generally without having sex because that’s considered a big deal – one to be saved for marriage.
