INTERACTION BETWEEN males and females and the resultant zina (adultery) is one of the greatest impediments to a Muslim’s worldly and Islamic progress. Here are some cures for this sin (and its offshoot AIDS):
1. CURE THE CAUSE
Islam advocates a complete cure, not just a treatment of the symptoms.
Do not come close to the things that lead to adultery. [Qur’aan]
Use your intelligence to see what causes you to commit the sin and plan ways to stay away from them. Using the intellect to be a better Muslim is encouraged in the Qur’aan.
2. CONSULT OPENLY WITH THE ULAMA
Find a learned scholar and communicate your problems openly with him.
A Sahaabi came to the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and asked permission to commit adultery. He was given a prescription
3. LEADERS SHOULD TAKE A HAND
Responsible people need to help youth away from the avenues of this sin with wisdom.
The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) turned a young Sahaabi’s face away from looking at a lady.
4. SPEAK TO CHILDREN
Start sex education early with language appropriate to their age. Be open.
Young Sahaaba listened to the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)’s talks on the subject and read and understood Qur’aanic verses dealing with adultery.
Cure for Adultery
