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What is the ruling on a distressed woman (who is forced) expressing sexual urges without committing zina (unlawful sexual intercourse)?

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A Muslim must protect their limbs from the unlawful, including the tongue from vain speech, such as sexual talk with those who are not permissible. This is a form of metaphorical zina (fornication/adultery) as it is a means to it, and it incites lust, potentially leading to immorality. A Muslim should protect themselves so that Allah may protect them, for the recompense is of the same nature as the deed. And whoever seeks chastity, Allah will make him chaste.

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