Wife enjoying her husband sexually while he is asleep

27-4-2006 | IslamWeb

Question:

Is it allowed for a wife to stimulate the penis of her husband while he still sleeping? Once the penis becomes hard and fully erected she will start a foreplay and intercourse with him. One of our teachers in Islamic Studies said, a husband must be on top to respect the wife. Please send me a proof for the right of a wife regarding this matter.

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Answer:

All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger as well as that of his family and all his companions.

 

The general evidences that permit each spouse to enjoy the other in ways that are not forbidden, prove that what you inquired about is permissible. Among these evidences is the Saying of Allaah (what means): {They are Libas [i.e. body cover, or screen, or Sakan, for you and you are the same for them (i.e. you enjoy the pleasure of living with her)].}[Quran 2:187]. Also, the Prophet said: "Cover your 'Awrah (parts of the body that must be covered in Islam) except from your wife or whom your right hand possesses." [Abu Daawood]

What you inquired about is permissible if your husband is pleased with it, as such a thing may not disturb him.

Allaah Knows best.