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What is to be done about someone who prays, fasts, worships Allah, and fears Him, but cannot stop himself from having multiple female relationships, even though he is married with children and has a good relationship with his wife?

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The foundation of a servant's life is their faith in Allah and righteous deeds. This is the cause of a good life in this world and the Hereafter, and a servant's worship of their Lord encompasses their entire life. The effect of faith and obedience must be evident in the servant's conduct, for true faith and sincere prayer prohibit indecency and evil.

The author recounts the story of a young man who came to the Prophet, peace be upon him, seeking permission to commit adultery. The Prophet, peace be upon him, explained the ugliness of this act by asking him if he would approve of it for his mother, daughter, or sister. Then he prayed for him, and Allah protected him.

The author asks the reader: Would you approve of that for your wife or your daughters? He emphasizes that whoever hovers around a protected area is likely to fall into it, and that jealousy is not restricted to him alone, for Allah is more jealous of His sacred bounds. He reminds that Allah has made lawful for a man his wife or what his right hand possesses, and whoever seeks beyond that is an aggressor.

The author urges lowering the gaze and avoiding seclusion with women and shaking their hands. If one does so, then the lawful purity with his wife is sufficient for him. If he needs more, he should marry two, three, or four, and if that is not enough, then he should fast.

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