A religion that doesn’t just guide us in prayer and fasting…
But teaches us how to sleep, eat, enter the restroom, and even what to say when engaging in intimacy with our spouse?
Yes, even in our most private and pleasurable moments, Islam offers us a beautiful and powerful du‘ā—words of protection and blessings.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“If one of you says before having intercourse with his wife:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ جَنِّبْنَا الشَّيْطَانَ، وَجَنِّبِ الشَّيْطَانَ مَا رَزَقْتَنَا
Bismillah, Allahumma jannibna ash-shaytaan, wa jannib ash-shaytaana ma razaqtana
(‘In the name of Allah. O Allah, keep the Shayṭān away from us and keep the Shayṭān away from what You provide for us’)
…then if it is decreed that they should have a child, Shayṭān will never harm that child.”_
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 141)
But take note: by halal intercourse, we mean intimacy that occurs within the sacred bond of marriage.
In Islam, pre-marital and extramarital sex is strictly forbidden. It transgresses the limits set by Allah ﷻ and leads to immense spiritual and societal harm. Engaging in such acts invites the displeasure of our Creator.
Yet for the lawful couple, Islam elevates even this act of pleasure turning it into an act of worship, of blessing, and of reward.
Let us revive this beautiful Sunnah.
Let us honor the completeness of our Deen.
Islam is not just a religion; it is a way of life.
