About This Book

Closer than a Garment belongs to a series of books on marriage according to the authentic Sunnah. The series was written for Muslims in English-speaking countries, since many existing works on marriage were addressed to readers in Muslim-majority countries or did not deal with issues that have arisen in modern life.

This volume deals with marital intimacy. It explains the Islamic etiquette of intimacy between husband and wife, what is prohibited, and related rulings on purification and modesty.

What's Inside

• Human sexuality from an Islamic perspective
• Islamic etiquette of intimacy
• Prohibited acts of intimacy
• Ghusl (ritual bath)
• The 'awrah
• Zina and indecent acts
• Birth control

Who It's For

• Married couples
• Engaged couples preparing for marriage
• Imams and counselors who advise married couples