Surah Al-Isra, Ayah 32
Reflection
This verse prohibits not just the act of adultery or fornication, but even approaching or coming near to it. This includes avoiding situations, relationships, media, or behaviors that might lead to sexual immorality. The verse characterizes such behavior as both immoral and harmful to one's life path. This teaching protects the sanctity of marriage, family structure, and the dignity of intimate relationships by establishing clear boundaries. It emphasizes prevention rather than just prohibition, encouraging believers to maintain distance from anything that could lead to transgression.
Context
This verse appears in Surah Al-Isra (The Night Journey), which provides various moral commandments. It emphasizes the importance of sexual ethics in maintaining a healthy society and personal dignity.