Sexual Discipline in Islam
Sex is nature's way of ensuring the survival and propagation of species through reproduction. But it does have a huge element of pleasure to it, especially when it comes to human beings. This balance between function and pleasure has been the subject of discussion and debate all along the history of human civilization. When it comes to sexual expression, there are three major ideologies that are most prevalent: 1. Monasticism 2. Islam 3. Hedonism 1. Monasticism : This idea holds the view that sexual life is inherently incompatible with piety. Priests practice monasticism and abstinence (ब्रह्मचर्य), while the common men treat is as a ‘necessary evil’ required for procreation. But the Qur'an says that God did not ordain this practice of monasticism to begin with, and those who chose this way - ostensibly to please God - could not abide by its strict code either. وَرَهْبَانِيَّةً ٱبْتَدَعُوهَا مَا كَتَبْنَـٰهَا عَلَيْهِمْ إِلَّا ٱبْتِغَآءَ رِضْوَٰنِ ٱللَّهِ فَمَ...