Guidelines to Intimacy in Islam: A Practical Guide to Marital Relations Rooted in the Qur'an and Authentic Sunnah - Softcover

Ebrahim Adam, Ml. Mohammed Shoiab Ibn Ml.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798191132402

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Marriage in Islam is more than a contract — it is an act of worship, and the intimacy between husband and wife is a right, a mercy, and a means of drawing closer to Allah. Yet many Muslim couples navigate this part of their marriage without clear, confident guidance rooted in the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah.

Guidelines to Intimacy in Islam compiles the rulings, etiquettes, and wisdom of classical and contemporary scholars into one accessible guide — addressing the questions couples are often too shy to ask, and clarifying misconceptions with evidence rather than assumption.

Drawing on the Qur'an, sahih-graded Ahaadith, and the works of scholars across the four Sunni schools, this book covers:

• The intentions behind marital intimacy, and why it is regarded as an act of charity (sadaqah)
• The mutual rights of husband and wife in sexual relations
• Guidance for intimacy during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menstruation
• Psychological and physical preparation, seduction, and foreplay
• Permissible positions and forms of intimacy
• Etiquettes of the first night of marriage
• Rulings and etiquettes to protect the sanctity and privacy of the marital bed

Written with sensitivity and scholarly rigor, this guide is intended for married Muslim couples seeking to strengthen their relationship in a manner pleasing to Allah — free of shyness, free of shame, and grounded firmly in Islamic teaching.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798191132402
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 143