Tazkiyat al-Nafs – Sex vs. Intercourse in Islam

Arabic calligraphy of the prophetic dua from Sahih Muslim 2721 asking Allah for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency, written on vintage parchment with watercolor floral borders.

What is the Islamic view on intimacy and desires? In Islam, human desires and physical intimacy are not inherently evil; they are natural inclinations meant to be fulfilled within the halal boundaries of marriage. True spiritual purity (Tazkiyah) is achieved by guarding one’s chastity, seeking Allah’s protection against the lower self, and remaining focused on … Read more