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What sexual boundaries should Muslim couples observe in marriage?

Muslim spouses should keep intimacy within the boundaries established by Islam, while also observing privacy, mutual consideration and avoiding harm.

What Islam teaches

Islam permits lawful intimacy between spouses and prohibits specific forms of sexual conduct. Menstruation and certain other circumstances also have specific rulings.

What you can consider

Learn the basic fiqh of marital intimacy, maintain privacy, communicate respectfully and avoid practices that Islamic law prohibits.

Qur'an 2:222-223; Qur'an 23:5-7.

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