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  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

14 Questions

If a Muslim girl is raped, how can she prove it? And what is the Islamic punishment for the rapist?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Victim of rape is never blamed for being a victim of rape unless she had some role in causing the crime e.g. deliberately going to dangerous places or exposing her body to outsiders etc. Proving the crime of rape is similar to proving any other crime.

Rape crime is a major sin in Islam which leads the rapist to hell fire. 
Wassalam.
I want to marry a girl who has been raped in the past but due to her trauma she is not sure if she can provide me with my sexual needs. Am I allowed to have consensual sexual intercourse with her before marrying her permanently?
Amina Inloes

In addition to what has already been said, one thing to consider is that when a man or woman is put in a situation where they feel their sexual performance is being tested, it sometimes does not go well, because they feel self-conscious and under pressure to perform, and consequently are too stressed or awkward to engage with the situation.

This is rather different from a situation where two people commit to a marriage, commit to working through any sexual difficulties on either side (including any long-term medical, psychological, or psychiatric interventions), and focus on enjoying their relationship with each other in a holistic manner with an attitude of love and support, which is a less threatening sort of situation, and one that is more likely to nurture a long-term good relationship.

Wishing you both the best!
Can a woman who has been raped abort her baby? Under what situations is abortion permissible?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

In general, Islam prohibits abortion, and this is the primary law, considering abortion unlawful and a form of murder, where blood-money must be paid and a kaffarah.

In brief, there are certain circumstances where abortion becomes allowed. In the case of a rape incident, with the victim falling pregnant, before the fourth month (entering of the soul into the fetus), she is allowed to abort the fetus if there is extreme difficulty upon her to keep the baby. This means her mental state as the mother is unstable, her family and social status will be ruined, and she will not be able to bear the extremely damaging consequences of all of this. In this case, she is permitted to have an abortion. 

As for after the fourth month, there are different opinions on this, and she must refer to her Marja' taqleed for the fatwa. 

And Allah knows best. 
I want to marry a girl who has been raped in the past but due to her trauma she is not sure if she can provide me with my sexual needs. Am I allowed to have consensual sexual intercourse with her before marrying her permanently?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

If you wish to marry someone, and you know they have experienced an unfortunate traumatic event, then you must be equipped with dealing with whatever situation or issue that arises. 

It would not be fair for you, or for her, that you are deprived of your sexual needs, and also unfair that you have some kind of "trial" with her before committing to marriage. 

If your question is a fiqhi question, should you and her meet the requirements of having a legitimate temporary marriage contract, then it would be valid for you to do so, but it would not solve the main issue for the future. 

Most important is understanding how to deal and interact with someone who has gone through a trauma and how it could affect the marital relationship, and whether or not both of you are able to handle it. 

This young lady you want to marry deserves to be treated right and fair, and not pressured into anything, and her situation must be observed. God forbid, you do not want to aggravate her trauma or make her issues worse. 

I would advice seeking guidance in getting professional counselling, for both of you, prior to making any decision, as long as you are genuine in wanting to marry her and will patiently assist her, not further harming her or making her life any more difficult. 

With prayers for your success