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2215 Adultery is not only shameful in itself and inconsistent with any self-respect or respect for others, but it opens the road
to many evils. It destroys the basis of the family: it works against the interests of children born or to be born; it may
cause murders and feuds and loss of reputation and property, and also loosen permanently the bonds of society. Not
only should it be avoided as a sin, but any approach or temptation to it should be avoided. (17.32)
24:21 - O ye who believe! follow not Satan's footsteps: if any will follow the footsteps of Satan he
will (but) command what is shameful and wrong: and were it not for the grace and mercy of
Allah on you not one of you would ever have been pure: but Allah doth purify whom He
pleases: and Allah is One Who hears and knows (all things). 29722973
2972 See last note. (24.21)
2973 Spotless purity in thought, word, and deed, includes the disposition to put the best construction on the motives of
others, so that we ascribe no evil motive to the seeming indiscretions of virtuous people. Such a high standard can
only come by the grace of Allah, Who hears all prayers and knows all the temptations to which human nature is
subject. His Will and Plan make both for spiritual protection and spiritual peace, and we must placeourselves trustingly
in His hands. (24.21)
27:54 - We also sent Lut (as an apostle): behold he said to his people "Do ye do what is shameful
though ye see (its iniquity)? 3289
3289 The story of Lut is referred to elsewhere. The passages to which reference may be made here are: xxvi. 160-175, and
vii. 80-84. But the point emphasised here is that the crime of the Cities of the Plain was against their own nature, and
they saw its enormity, and yet they indulged in it. Can degradation go further? His wife was not apparently a Believer.
Her previous sympathy with the sinful people "destined her" (verse 57 below) to a miserable end, as she lagged
behind and shared in the destruction of her kinsfolk. (27.54)
29:45 - Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration to thee and establish Regular Prayer: for
Prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and remembrance of Allah is the greatest
(thing in life) without doubt. And Allah knows the (deeds) that ye do. 3471
42:37 - Those who avoid the greater crimes and shameful deeds and when they are angry even
then forgive; 4577
4577 Here we are speaking of the ordinary man or woman who tries to follow Allah's Law: he or she is not perfect, but at
least eschews the major breaches of conduct. For those higher in spiritual degree there is of course a stricter
standard. But all are entitled to the blessing of Islam, whatever their degree. (42.37)
53:32 - Those who avoid great sins and shameful deeds, Only (falling into) small faults--verily thy
Lord is ample in forgiveness. He knows you well when He brings you out of the earth and
when ye are hidden in your mother's wombs therefore justify not yourselves. He knows best
who it is that guards against evil. 51065107
5106 Allah's attributes of Mercy and Forgiveness are unlimited. They come into action without our asking, but on our
bringing our wills as offerings to Him. Our asking or prayer helps us to bring our minds and wills as offering to Him.
That is necessary to frame our own psychological preparedness. it informs Allah of nothing, for He knows all. (53.32)
5107 As Allah knows our inmost being, it is absurd for us to justify ourselves either by pretending that we are better than we
are or by finding excuses for our conduct. We must offer ourselves unreservedly such as we are: it is His Mercy and
Grace that will cleanse us. If we try, out of love for Him, to guard against evil, our striving is all that He asks for.
(53.32)
Fiqh-us-Sunnah
Fiqh 4.101a
Etiquette of Dhikr
The purpose of dhikr is to purify hearts and souls and awaken the human conscience. The Qur'an says, "And establish
regular prayer, for prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds, and remembrance of Allah is the greatest thing in life,
without doubt.'' Qur'an 29.45 In other words, the remembrance of Allah has a greater impact in restraining one from shameful
and unjust deeds than just the formal regular prayer. This is so because when a servant opens up his soul to his Lord,
extolling His praise, Allah strengthens him with His light, increasing thereby his faith and conviction, and reassuring his mind
and heart. This refers to "those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance of Allah, for without
doubt in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction.'' Qur'an 13.28
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith
Hadith 6.161
Narrated by
Abdullah bin Masud
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