Muslim – Impure Thoughts?

[MartinJordan]

Marriage in Islam, the Spiritual Side

** Marriage as a Sign of God, and a Means to Him**

In a series of verses within Surat al-Rum, God tells us about His signs in creation– here, specifically about spouses.

Marriage is a sign of God, as it (1) reminds of the marvel of creation; (2) reminds of the marvel of destiny and how God brings a man and woman together; (3) reminds of the gift of serenity (sukun) God has placed in marriage; and (4) reminds of the potential of love and mercy God grants the couple. There are numerous signs of God in marriage:

“Another of His signs is that He created spouses from among yourselves for you to live with in tranquillity: He ordained love and kindness between you. There truly are signs in this for those who reflect.” [Qur’an, 30.21]

Marriage is also a “sign of God,” in that it is a means of turning to God and seeking His closeness. How? Through upholding and expressing the “love and mercy” that is the glue of relations, even when tested. The manifestation of this is good character in conduct and response–seeking God thereby. Prophet Muhammad (God bless him and give him peace) said, ”The believers most perfect in faith are those best in character. And the best of you are those best to their spouses.” [Tirmidhi] (Taken from Seekersguidance.org).

Marriage is part of a Muslim’s spiritual progress in the religion, a means of drawing closer to God, something that is considered sacred to a Muslim who understands his/her religion. Everything in Islam is but a means of drawing closer to God.

And God knows best.

That’s pretty good. Must give a

That said does the couple become One?

Also what about the part of procreation. Can you elaborate any further teaching for when children come into the picture?

MJ

 

[drac16]

It’s never permitted.

“Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty… …And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty” (Surah 24:30,31 of the Qur’an)

“And for such as had entertained the fear of standing before their Lord’s (tribunal) and had restrained (their) soul from lower desires, their abode will be the Garden” (surah 79:40-41)

There are also some ahadith saying that intentional lust is zina of the eye (but I don’t know the references off hand). One does not need to even touch the opposite sex to commit a sexual sin; intentionally lusting after someone is already zina. Sometimes the Shaytan will project illicit images into your mind out of the blue, and in that case, you must think of something else. Think of something that’ll overpower those impure thoughts.

Note: zina is the arabic word for fornication/adultery

 

[Augustine3]

I’m glad to see Muslims have a high moral standard in terms of lustful thoughts, you guys are a step closer to becoming Christians :yup: lol just kidding!

 

[noorez]

I’m glad to see Muslims have a high moral standard in terms of lustful thoughts, you guys are a step closer to becoming Christians :yup: lol just kidding!

 

[rinnie]

Augustine3, Ramadan is a special time to remind us of our spiritual obligations. By abstaining from physical needs (food, water, sex) we can better concentrate on this. Lustful thoughts are forbidden at all times. To enjoy lustful (or impure) thoughts would be sinful, both during and after Ramadan.

We have a time like that we call it lent.

Unfortunately the lustful thoughts and impure thoughts are also sinful here. But many people have put them above God and therefore put themself before God.

Its sad to say they just don’t see it or refuse to see it.