Transliteration:( Wa laa taqrabuz zinaaa innahoo kaana faahishatanw wa saaa'a sabeelaa )
74. This means safeguard yourself from the motives of adultery as well. Thus, to cast an evil eye, being alone in the company of a strange woman, the exposure of a woman, etc. are all forbidden. To prevent fever, try and prevent the inflammation of the mucous membrane. to stop the plague, first destroy the rats. The obligation of Purdah, the unlawfulness of song and music, the order to lower one's gaze are all introduced for the prevention of adultery.Â
75. From this we learn that adultery is a worse crime than murder because the punishment for murder is death but that of adultery is RAJAM- or stoning to death. The reason being adultery, is both a crime as well as shamelessness and debasing the process of procreation.
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32. And come not near to unlawful sex. Verily, it is Fahishah (immoral sin) and an evil way.
Allah says, forbidding His servants to commit Zina or to approach it or to do anything that may lead to it:
(And come not near to unlawful sex. Verily, it is a Fahishah (immoral sin)) meaning a major sin,
(and an evil way.) meaning, a terrible way to behave. Imam Ahmad recorded Abu Umamah saying that a young man came to the Prophet and said, “O Messenger of Allah! Give me permission to commit Zina (unlawful sex).” The people surrounded him and rebuked him, saying, “Stop! Stop!” But the Prophet said,
(Come close) The young man came to him, and he said,
(Sit down) so he sat down. The Prophet said,
(Would you like it (unlawful sex) for your mother) He said, “No, by Allah, may I be ransomed for you.” The Prophet said,
(Neither do the people like it for their mothers.) The Prophet said,
(Would you like it for your daughter) He said, “No, by Allah, may I be ransomed for you.” The Prophet said,
(Neither do the people like it for their daughters. ) The Prophet said,
(Would you like it for your sister) He said, “No, by Allah, may I be ransomed for you.” The Prophet said,
(Neither do the people like it for their sisters.) The Prophet said,
(Would you like it for your paternal aunt) He said, “No, by Allah, O Allah’s Messenger! may I be ransomed for you.” The Prophet said,
(Neither do the people like it for their paternal aunts.) The Prophet said,
(Would you like it for your maternal aunt) He said, “No, by Allah, O Allah’s Messenger! may I be ransomed for you.” The Prophet said,
(Neither do the people like it for their maternal aunts.) Then the Prophet put his hand on him and said,
(O Allah, forgive his sin, purify his heart and guard his chastity.) After that the young man never paid attention to anything of that nature.
(17:32) (viii) Do not even approach fornication for it is an outrageous act, and an evil way.[32]
32. “And do not come near to adultery”. This commandment is meant both for individuals and society as a whole. It warns each individual not only to guard against adultery or fornication itself but against all those things that lead to or stimulate it. As regards to society as a whole the commandment enjoins it to make such arrangements as prevent adultery and eradicate the means and stimulants that lead to adultery. Therefore, the society should employ all those legal and educative means that help develop such an environment as prevents and eradicates indecency.
Finally, this article formed the basis of laws and regulations of the Islamic system of life. In order to fulfill its implications adultery and false accusation of adultery were made criminal offenses. Regulations about hijab were promulgated. The publication of indecent materials was banned and drinking of intoxicants was made unlawful. Restrictions on music, dancing and pictures which are conducive to adultery were imposed. Such laws were enacted and marriage was made easy to and cut at the root of adultery.
[741]- i.e., avoid all situations that might possibly lead to it.
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