Husband and Wife Relations During Ramadhaan

· 29 Rajab 1433 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Please explain what is forbidden during the holy month of Ramadhaan between husband and wife?

Answer

The factors that lead to conjugal relationship should be avoided.

Q: 1- Should it be avoided even after iftaar?

2- Are hugs and kisses forbidden while fasting?

A: 1. After iftaar until sehri all these works become permissible.

2. Hugging and kissing is not desirable for younger people or people who do not have a good control over themselves.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

( و ) كره ( قبلة ) ومس ومعانقة ومباشرة فاحشة ( إن لم يأمن ) المفسد وإن أمن لا بأس (الدر المختار 2/417)

(هو ) لغة ( إمساك عن المفطرات ) الآتية ( حقيقة أو حكما ) كمن أكل ناسيا فإنه ممسك حكما ( في وقت مخصوص ) وهو اليوم ( من شخص مخصوص )

و في رد المحتار: قوله ( وهو اليوم ) أي اليوم الشرعي من طلوع الفجر إلى الغروب (رد المحتار 2/371)

( و ) كره ( قبلة ) ومس ومعانقة ومباشرة فاحشة ( إن لم يأمن ) المفسد وإن أمن لا بأس (الدر المختار 2/417)

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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