Editing Sexual abstinence (section)

===Islam===
{{Main|Menstruation in Islam}}
{{See also|Istihadha}}
Islam forbids [[zina|intercourse outside of marriage]] (''zina'').<ref>{{Cite web|title=What does Islam say about sexual relationships? - Human sexuality and relationships - GCSE Religious Studies Revision|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z8kjpv4/revision/4|access-date=2020-08-31|website=BBC Bitesize|language=en-GB}}</ref> Marriage for all who are able to is strongly encouraged, as it is said to help guard one's modesty. For those who cannot marry, [[Fasting in Islam|fasting]] (sawm) is recommended, as it is said to diminish sexual power.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sahih Bukhari 5066 |url=https://sunnah.com/bukhari:5066 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825200630/https://sunnah.com/bukhari:5066 |archive-date=25 August 2023 |access-date=25 August 2023 |website=sunnah.com |quote="We were with the Prophet (ﷺ) while we were young and had no wealth. So Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "O young people! Whoever among you can marry, should marry, because it helps him lower his gaze and guard his modesty (i.e. his private parts from committing illegal sexual intercourse etc.), and whoever is not able to marry, should fast, as fasting diminishes his sexual power."}}</ref> [[Abstinence]] is practiced during the time of a woman's [[menstruation]] or [[istihadha]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Surah Al-Baqarah verse 222 |url=https://quran.com/2?startingVerse=222 |access-date=26 August 2023 |website=quran.com |quote="And they ask you about menstruation. Say, It is harm, so keep away from wives during menstruation. And do not approach them until they are pure. And when they have purified themselves, then come to them from where Allāh has ordained for you. Indeed, Allāh loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves."}}</ref> Abstinence from sexual intercourse is also practiced from dawn to dusk during days where fasting is observed, and sexual intercourse during fasting is prohibited.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Surah Al-Baqarah verse 187 |url=https://quran.com/2?startingVerse=187 |website=quran.com |quote="It has been made permissible for you the night preceding fasting to go to your wives [for sexual relations]. They are a clothing for you and you are a clothing for them. Allāh knows that you used to deceive yourselves, so He accepted your repentance and forgave you. So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allāh has decreed for you [i.e., offspring]. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]. Then complete the fast until the night [i.e., sunset]. And do not have relations with them as long as you are staying for worship in the mosques. These are the limits [set by] Allāh, so do not approach them. Thus does Allāh make clear His verses [i.e., ordinances] to the people that they may become righteous."}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Can You Have Intercourse During Ramadan? |url=https://islamqa.info/en/answers/23339/can-you-have-intercourse-during-ramadan |website=islamqa.org |quote="Intercourse during the day in Ramadan is haram for men and women while intercourse during the night in Ramadan is allowed."}}</ref> [[Ihram#Sexual activity|Sexual intercourse during Hajj]] is also strictly forbidden, as it can invalidate [[Ihram]].