In Islam, several sexual acts are considered haram (forbidden) within the context of marital relations. While consensual sexual intercourse within marriage is permissible, certain practices are explicitly prohibited.
Haram Sexual Acts in Islam
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Anal Sex: All Sunni Muslim jurists agree that anal sex is haram, based on the hadith of Muhammad. [Source: All Sunni Muslim jurists agree that anal sex is haram (prohibited), based on the hadith of Muhammad.] Twelver Shia Muslim jurists, however, consider it makruh (strongly disliked) but permissible with the wife's consent. [Source: All Sunni Muslim jurists agree that anal sex is haram (prohibited), based on the hadith of Muhammad. In contrast, according to Twelver Shia Muslim jurists, anal sex is considered makruh (strongly disliked) but is permissible with the consent of the wife.]
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Oral Sex: Taking certain bodily fluids orally is considered unlawful due to their impurity. [Source: Taking the filth with all its forms in the mouth is unlawful. The fluids which come out are impure, thus make it impermissible to take it orally.] The specific rulings may vary depending on the school of Islamic jurisprudence.
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Sex During Menstruation: The Quran explicitly forbids sexual intercourse during a woman's menstruation. [Source: Dec 6, 2019 ... 1) Anal sex - Anal sex is strictly prohibited in Islam. · 2) Sex during menstruation - The Qur'an has clearly and explicitly prohibited sexual intercourse during menstruation.]
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Other Haram Acts: Beyond specific sexual acts, some believe that visualizing or dwelling on sexual imagery that leads to lust is also considered religiously inappropriate. [Source: May 10, 2014 ... when you continue to dwell on that image it will let lust into your heart and harm you spiritually so yeah its a sin.] Additionally, sexual acts outside the bounds of marriage are strictly forbidden. [Source: May 23, 2024 ... Sex is not haram in Islam. However, those who wish to engage in sexual intercourse must be married. Sexual relationships outside marriage are strictly forbidden.]
It is important to note that interpretations of Islamic law can vary amongst different schools of thought. Consulting with knowledgeable religious scholars is recommended for clarification on specific matters of Islamic jurisprudence.
