Islam and sexual ethics

Question 1

Sexual relationships

Answer 1

sex is an act of worship which fulfils the emotional and physical news as well as being procreative- contributing to allays creation. islam encourages people to marry and not leave a celibate life

Question 2

Divorce

Answer 2

last resort, children stay in custody of mother unless unfit

Question 3

muslims marrying outside islam

Answer 3

Muslim boys are allowed to marry women of different religions, but women must not marry out of Islam

Question 4

Polygamy

Answer 4

men- widely accepted ‘marry women of your choice, two three or four..’
Women are not allowed to have more than one husband

Question 5

homosexuality

Answer 5

forbidden- some believe its a crime which should be punishable by death

Question 6

adultery

Answer 6

men are not allowed to be alone with women, incase they are tempted
Serious crime- punishment in the Qu’ran is flogging

Question 7

marriage

Answer 7

arranged marriages are encourage