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What should a couple do when one spouse has lost interest in intimacy?

The couple should first try to understand why the change has occurred. Stress, emotional hurt, health issues, medication, exhaustion, relationship conflict and other personal circumstances can affect interest.

What Islam teaches

Marriage involves mutual rights as well as kindness and mercy. Neither spouse should respond to a sensitive issue through humiliation, coercion or cruelty.

What you can consider

Have a private and non-accusatory conversation. If the issue persists, consider appropriate medical or marital counselling to identify the underlying cause.

Qur'an 4:19; Qur'an 30:21.

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