What is the ruling on someone who thinks about having sex with a woman?
A Muslim should not surrender to the whispers of Satan and thoughts that lead to what displeases Allah, for Allah has warned against following the footsteps of Satan. The Prophet, peace be upon him, clarified that every limb has its share of fornication, and the heart yearns and desires. Therefore, it is not permissible for a Muslim to occupy their mind with forbidden things. Gratitude for the blessings of intellect and thought is shown by using them in what benefits one in their religion and worldly life, for if the self is not occupied with good, it will be occupied with evil. And whoever is not married should marry, for it is more lowering to the gaze and more protective of the private parts.
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