What is the meaning of the noble Hadith: "If one of you is attracted to a woman and she falls into his heart, let him go to his wife and have intercourse with her, for that will repel what is in his soul," and are there other similar Hadiths?
The aforementioned was narrated by Muslim from Jabir, and its wording is that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, saw a woman, so he went in to his wife Zaynab and fulfilled his need, then he came out and said: "Indeed, a woman approaches in the image of a devil, and she departs in the image of a devil. If one of you sees a woman, let him go to his wife, for that will repel what is in his heart."
Its meaning, as stated by Imam Al-Nawawi, is that it is recommended for whoever sees a woman and his desire is stirred to go to his wife to دفع (repel/satisfy) his desire and soothe his soul. As for the meaning of "Indeed, a woman approaches in the image of a devil," the scholars said: It is an indication of temptation and enticement to fitnah (trial/disorder) through her, due to the natural inclination of souls towards her. Thus, she resembles the devil in his call to evil. It is inferred from this that a woman should not go out among men except out of necessity, and a man should lower his gaze from her.
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