Marriage - A Form of Ibadah

psychologically forced into it. Medically, standing whilst having sex has
been found to be harmful and so is not recommended although
permissible.
Regarding which positions are preferred, two are hinted at in the
Qur'\n and Sunnah, these are sitting and lying down whilst engaging in
sexual contact. It is further recommended that the husband be on top
covering her totally. This is practically more fulfilling, more likely to
allow conception and is also much more healthier.
Ras[lull\h r has commented:
‘If, when any of you makes love with his wife (i.e. before he starts), he
says (the following du`\' to All\h I; it is also appropriate for the wife to
read this du`\’, too):
BISMILLH, ‘ALLHUMMA JANNIBNASH-SHAY£NA
WA JANNIBISH-SHAY£NA M RAZAQTAN
In the name of All\h,
O All\h, protect us from Shay{\n and
protect from Shay{\n that which you grant to us.
Shay{\n will not be able to harm any child conceived from this union.’
al-Bukh\r| & Muslim
One must at this time remember All\h I and thank Him abundantly. If
one is oblivious of All\h’s I mercy, then this defiance will be seen in
one’s children and their behaviour towards the parents.
SEX DURING MENSTRUATION (*ay})
All\h I says in the Qur’\n:
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