هل الاعتداء الجنسي عقوبة إلهية على خطيئة سابقة، وهل يدل القرآن والسنة على ذلك؟

Sexual assault is a malicious global behavior, and its victims are often children and women. Assault is not necessarily a punishment for a sin; it can be a tribulation (ibtilaa') to elevate one's status or expiate sins, especially for children who are sinless. Assault often occurs due to a failure to adhere to the preventative teachings of Islamic law (Sharia), as studies have shown that 75% of perpetrators are relatives. To prevent sexual assault, one must:

1. Separate children in beds when they reach the age of ten.

2. Pay attention to girls' clothing, ensuring it is not short or tight, and monitor children's companions.

3. Teach children the manners of seeking permission, lowering the gaze, and covering their 'awrah (private parts).

4. Pay attention to the adolescence stage and guide desires properly.

5. Be wary of the temptation posed by the husband's brother and the wife's sister, and avoid leniency in mixing (ikhtilat) and private seclusion (khalwa).

In summary: The negligence and leniency of parents in applying the preventative teachings of Islamic law are the predominant causes of sexual assaults on children, while for adults, assault may be a punishment for a sin or a tribulation.