Back to search
The question

Is it permissible to offer a course on "Sexual Culture" in a mixed-gender Islamic forum, despite the fear of arousing base desires, even though the specialized female member is righteous and wishes to benefit young people?

Share this answer

Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
The answer

Teaching sexual education online or otherwise is permissible, provided it adheres to the following Sharia guidelines:

1. Pure Intention: The intention should not be to arouse instincts or incite desires. 2. Sharia-Compliant Presentation: Avoid explicit descriptions of private matters, and suffice with allusions, as mentioned in the Holy Quran. 3. Reliance on Permissible Means: Do not resort to forbidden images or similar things. 4. Limitation to Permissible Methods: Teach only the legitimate ways for a husband and wife to achieve pleasure, and avoid deviant methods. 5. Actual Need of the Target Audience: The target audience must genuinely need this information.

If these guidelines are observed, there is no objection to organizing such courses.

Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Read the full answer on Ftawy