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We can conclude from all of the above that the aim of sexual relations is two-fold: satisfying one’s natural desires and procreation. Guidelines from the Prophet (s) and his Ahlul Bayt (as) clearly indicate the lengths one has to go to to have desira...

We can conclude from all of the above that the aim...

It is important to note that many of the times mentioned in this section are similar to those outlined in the Sexual Etiquette section, with the addition of how it affects the conceived child. Haram times 1. During the woman’s menstruation, even on t...

It is important to note that many of the times men...

It is important to note that many of the times mentioned in this section are similar to those outlined in the Sexual Etiquette section, with the addition of how it affects the conceived child. Mustahab times 1. Sunday night (next day Monday). A child...

It is important to note that many of the times men...

Islam’s approach to the issue of birth control and abortion is very balanced. It allows women to prevent pregnancy but forbids them to terminate it. Abortion after the implantation of the fertilized ovum in the womb is absolutely forbidden and is con...

Islam’s approach to the issue of birth control and...

According to the legal aspect of Islamic law, the wife has full right to the use of contraceptives, even without the consent and approval of her husband. 73 However, she should not use a method which may come in the way of her husband’s conjugal righ...

According to the legal aspect of Islamic law, the ...

There are a number of different methods of contraception. The most commonly used ones will be examined below to determine whether their use is permissible in Islam or not. Permissibility has been determined by the definition of the beginning of pregn...

There are a number of different methods of contrac...

Family planning as a private measure to space or regulate the family size for health or economic reasons is permissible in Islam. There is neither any verse in the Qur’an or hadi-th against birth control, nor is it obligatory to have children in marr...

Family planning as a private measure to space or r...

a. If you leave out even a small part of your forehead or the back of your hands in tayammum intentionally or forgetfully, or even due to ignorance, your tayammum will be void. You should be careful but not be overly particular, if it can be adequate...

a. If you leave out even a small part of your fore...

Contrary to the common perception, performing tayammum is actually very easy and simple; it is easier than performing Wudu-. It should be performed as follows: Step 1: Make the intention of doing tayammum (same as Wudu- or Ghusl). Step 2: With both h...

Contrary to the common perception, performing taya...

a. One must first make the intention for Ghusl and then wash the head and neck and then the body. It is better to wash the right side first then the left side. The body cannot be washed before the head. 38 b. It does not matter if while washing the n...

a. One must first make the intention for Ghusl and...

Times when tayammum can be performed instead of Ghusl There are six conditions of when tayammum is allowed instead of Ghusl, of which the following are the most applicable to married couples: 1. When it is not possible to obtain sufficient water to p...

Times when tayammum can be performed instead of Gh...

Jana-bat is a ritual impurity caused by the discharge of semen or by sexual intercourse, and the person on whom Ghusl al-Jana-bat becomes obligatory is known as a mujnib. Things that are Makru-h for someone in the state of jana-bat 28 1. Eating 2. Dr...

Jana-bat is a ritual impurity caused by the discha...

Times when Ghusl al-Jana-bat becomes obligatory 1. When a man enters the woman up to the point of circumcision or more, even if ejaculation does not occur, Ghusl al-Jana-bat becomes obligatory on both parties. 32 2. If after performing sexual interco...

Times when Ghusl al-Jana-bat becomes obligatory 1....

On the wedding night of Ima-m ‘Ali- (as) and Hadrat Fa-tima (as), the Prophet (s) gave her a (wedding) suit to wear on that night. When Hadrat Fa-tima (as) had gone to the wedding house and was sitting on the prayer mat praying to Alla-h (swt), sudde...

On the wedding night of Ima-m ‘Ali- (as) and Hadra...

The Prophet (s) desired to have the ‘Aqd recited in the mosque and in the presence of the people. Ima-m ‘Ali- (as) joyfully went to the mosque and the Prophet (s) also entered the mosque. The Muha-jiri-n and Ansa-r gathered around them. The Prophet (...

The Prophet (s) desired to have the ‘Aqd recited i...

It may shock you to know that the average person has about 300 or more toxic chemicals within their blood stream. While the body has the ability to process a moderate amount of toxins, 300 toxic chemicals is too much for anyone to have to bear. For t...

It may shock you to know that the average person h...

Cleansing diets, herbs, and fasting programs may seem like a modern health trend but societies have used natural cleansing methods to detoxify the body for hundreds of years. Many religions actually encourage people to fast as a means of cleansing bo...

Cleansing diets, herbs, and fasting programs may s...

When doing a colon cleanse, it is important you follow a healthy, low-fat diet. If you eat unhealthy foods, you’re not going to get the full potential of the cleansing program. It is important to stay away from all junk foods, fast food and microwave...

When doing a colon cleanse, it is important you fo...

Why Everyone Should Use Organic Shampoo & ConditionerOrganic shampoo and conditioner can help to revive your hair and scalp from years of harsh treatment caused by the use of traditional store bought products. Of course, these traditional products ar...

Why Everyone Should Use Organic Shampoo & Conditio...

Poison ivy rash occurs when the plant toxin, urushiol (one of the deadliest natural poisons on the planet) comes into contact with human skin. It is a condition characterized by swelling, blisters, pain and an amazing amount of itching. Poison Ivy Re...

Poison ivy rash occurs when the plant toxin, urush...

While there are no short-cuts to losing weight, there are a few things you can do to boost your metabolism. Exercising regularly and getting plenty of sleep are two of the best things you can do. However, there are also plenty of foods that speed met...

While there are no short-cuts to losing weight, th...