5.3 Prohibitions in Islam Zina (fornication and adultery)

• Meaning of zina (fornication and adultery) and its prohibition (Q17:32)
• Effects of zina: unwanted pregnancies, HIV and AIDS, STIs, family break-ups
• Reasons for the prohibition of zina
• Islamic measures of curbing zina; staying safe and reporting abuse

• describe the effects of zina on the community
• justify the reasons behind the prohibition of zina for a morally upright society
• explain the Islamic measures of curbing zina for a morally upright society
• appreciate the prohibition of zina for a healthy society

“Why is zina prohibited in Islam?”

“How can a Muslim discourage zina in the society?”

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1. Zina: meaning and prohibition
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   Define zina, fornication and adultery, explain Q17:32, and distinguish zina from sexual abuse, where the victim is not to blame.
2. Effects of zina on the individual
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   Describe the effects of zina on the individual: HIV and AIDS, other STIs, unwanted pregnancy, mental and spiritual harm.
3. Effects of zina on the family and community
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   Describe the effects of zina on families and the community, and prepare posters to raise awareness.
4. Reasons for the prohibition of zina
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   Justify the prohibition of zina by linking it to the objectives of Shariah, and explain marriage as the lawful path.
5. Islamic measures to curb zina
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain the Islamic measures of curbing zina: lowering the gaze, modest dress, avoiding khalwah, marriage, fasting, avoiding indecent media and good company.
6. Protecting yourself and others
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   Practise saying no, getting away, telling and reporting; know helplines and the importance of PEP within 72 hours; appreciate the prohibition of zina.