Sexuality is an important aspect of human life that includes physical intimacy, emotional closeness, and sensual experiences. It plays a critical role in personal development, self-esteem, and mental...
The suppression of sexual desire among individuals taking lifelong religious vows has been an issue that has sparked much debate and discussion within society. For some, the act of abstaining from...
Adolescence is a crucial stage for the development of individual identity and social integration, but it can also be characterized by risk-taking behaviors such as substance abuse, delinquency, risky...
How do religious narratives of fall and redemption shape sexual guilt across the lifespan?
In many religions, people believe that human beings were created perfectly good but then fell into sin,...
How does Islamic moral teaching on contraception influence the balance between marital intimacy and religious duty? The Quran, which is considered the sacred scripture of Muslims, encourages married...
Circumcision is an integral part of many religions around the world, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. It involves the removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis. In Islam,...
Gender roles have traditionally been an integral part of many religions. Religious beliefs about gender roles dictate how men and women are expected to behave towards each other and influence their...
The concept of "feminist interpretation" refers to the process of analyzing religious texts from a feminist perspective, which is critical of traditional interpretations that uphold gender...
In Islamic culture, gender identity and sexual orientation are highly regulated. For centuries, Muslims have been taught to believe that sexual pleasure is only acceptable within heterosexual...
How do LGBT Muslims engage with religious scholarship to challenge discriminatory interpretations?
LGBTQ+ Muslims are challenging discriminatory religious scholarship in various ways to advocate...