Morality versus Promiscuity

Morality versus Promiscuity



Abu Umaamah narrates that a young man came to Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam and said, “O Prophet of Allah, grant me permission to commit zina (illicit sexual relations).”
The people who were close by rebuked him saying, “Stop! Stop!”

But Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “Leave him alone. Allow him to come closer.”
The young man came forward and sat down close to Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam asked him, “Would you like this act (of zina) for your mother?”

The young man replied, “No.”
Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said to him, “Neither do other people like it for their mothers.”
Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam then asked him, “Would you like it for your daughter?”

“No,” he replied.
Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “Neither do other people like it for their daughters.”
Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam asked, “Would you like it for your sister?”
“No,” he replied.

Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “Neither do other people like it for their sisters.”
Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam asked, “Would you like it for your paternal aunt?”
“No,” he answered.
Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “Neither do other people like it for their paternal aunts.”
Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam asked, “Would you like it for your maternal aunt?”
“No,” he replied.

Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “Neither do other people like it for their maternal aunts.”
Then Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam placed his blessed hand on the young man’s chest and said, “O Allah, forgive his sins, purify his heart and guard his chastity.”
It is reported that the young man never paid attention to anything of that nature, thereafter.

Reference : Pearls from the Path, Volume 1, page 60; Muslims at Work Publications; 2010

Moral


When a man intends to commit zina with a woman, he should restrain himself by realising that she is somebody’s mother, daughter, sister or aunt.
Just as he desires honour, dignity and respect for women of his own family, he should similarly honour the dignity of other women.

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