The Concept of Time in the Qur’an Surah Al-Asr

EXCESSIVE SEX

The Concept of Time in the Qur’an Surah Al-Asr

Islam promotes a life of balance and equilibrium. There is no place for extremes in any facets of life. This spirit of moderation permeates every teaching of Islam. Thus even in the issue of sexual relations, moderation would be the ideal recourse from the Islamic point of view.

In this regard, the learned elders advice that the stimulus towards sexual desire should be analysed and scrutinized carefully. If the stimulus is found to be related to an external source such as the sight of an attractive, shapely woman, sexually inciting conversations, pornographic material, etc; then this to be regarded as a false stimulus and should be ignored. This is a case of “artificial” desire. On the other hand, if the stimulus is internal, the passion and desire growing from within, then it should be regarded as a case of genuine desire and hence to be satisfied. A feeling of gratification, fulfillment, satisfaction and serenity will be the result of such a union. Where as coition due to a false stimulus will cause weakness, restlessness and even physical damage to the human body.

Faqih Abul-Laith Samarqandi (Rahimahumullah) reports from Hazrat Ali (Radiyallahu-Anhum) in his BUSTAN that the person that desires to maintain his good health for many years to come should:

1. Eat in the mornings and evenings only
2. Abstain from taking loans and debts (as these will cause him much anxiety and worries)
3. Desist from walking around bare-footed.
4. Reduce sexual intercourse to bare minimum.

Excessive sexual intercourse results in the condition of premature ejaculation arising, which in turn is the root to man physical, psychological and marital frustrations for both the husband and wife, with far—reaching repercussions. It should be avoided at all costs for a happy and stable marriage.