Islamic Manners and Contemporary Problems of Mixing Mardouzin in the Light of Quran & Hadiths of the Prophet (ﷺ)

Abstract

The Islamic Shari'ah exhibits a distinctive characteristic: it formulates rulings by considering various aspects of a matter, weighing each aspect according to its significance, limitations, and restrictions. This comprehensive approach becomes evident when analyzing the Shari'ah's directives on the interaction between male and female individuals. It is undeniable that a natural attraction exists between both sexes, compelling them towards one another, and fostering a natural desire for connection. Without appropriate boundaries and manners to govern this innate attraction, unrestrained interactions between both sexes can lead to moral chaos in society. This unchecked behavior can result in the predominance of baser human instincts, leading to the degradation of moral and societal values.

Conversely, it is crucial to acknowledge that women, due to their natural inclinations, cannot shoulder certain societal responsibilities on par with men. Consequently, women often depend on men for protection and various social rights. Throughout human history, this has left women as a class vulnerable to abuse, oppression, and exploitation, with formal ideologies and justifications devised to curtail their social rights in many civilizations. Islamic Shari'ah seeks to strike a balance in these various dimensions. While recognizing the fundamental and legitimate attraction and desire between the sexes, it imposes limits and manners on these interactions. It sanctions marriage as the legitimate means to address this attraction and condemns secret companionship or unrestricted sexual intercourse as unethical. Moreover, it provides ethical guidelines and precautions for interactions between genders and delineates boundaries to govern these interactions at every level.