darulmaarif.net – Indramayu, 02 July 2026 | 17.00 WIB
In the digital era like now, questions about husband and wife relationships are increasingly appearing in Islamic consultation rooms. Not a few couples want to know the limits of the Shari’a regarding the etiquette of intimate relations, including the law on having sexual relations between husband and wife in open places such as in the middle of a forest, a quiet beach, or other locations where it is believed that no one will be around.
It is important to answer questions like this proportionally so that Muslims not only know the halal and haram laws, but also understand the adab (ethics) taught by the Shari’a. Islam indeed permits intimate relations between husband and wife, but still provides guidance so that honor, shame (ḥayā’), and privacy are maintained.
So, what are the views of the ulama regarding the law of having sexual intercourse in the open? What is the ruling on having sex with your wife in the open, for example in the wild, but making sure no one is watching?
Basically, Having sex with your wife in the open is legalas long as it is completely safe from other people’s eyes and does not cause her nudity to be exposed in front of anyone.
Islamic law pays great attention to the maintenance of the private parts and honor, so that the main issue is not just the location, but rather whether or not the private parts are visible to other people.
In the book Qodir file explains a hadith regarding etiquette when husband and wife have sexual intercourse.
340 – (If one of you fucks his family) means he wants to fuck his wife (let him cover himself) means he should cover himself and his wife with clothes that cover their scars, and he greets her with a cover but not because it is on top, and if the top is covered, then the bottom is covered (and should not be opened). The meaning is haram, that is, they should remove their clothes from their private parts and remove what covers them (bare their private parts). The parable whose tool is removed is opening the eyes, the second form of air is the donkey. The secretive defeats the brutal, this is due to politeness from God Almighty, courtesy towards angels, and caution against the presence of Satan. If one of them does that, then it is frowned upon because it is despicable, not because it is forbidden, except if that is the case then whoever looks at their private parts is haram. Shafi’i emphasized that a husband can see all of his wife’s private parts, even her private parts, even anything that he is not allowed to enjoy, such as an anal ring, and he chose to use the proverb on donkeys, to increase disgust and rebuke, as well as deplore this vile act and because of the animal’s stupidity. And he made it even more incomprehensible and even uglier. In the hadith of Al-Tabarani and Al-Bazzar, the explanation of the command to cover the private parts is that if the angel is not covered then the angel becomes embarrassed and comes out, and if there is a child among them then the devil gets a share in it. These are his words. Al-Haytami said: The chain of transmission of Al-Tabarani is unknown, and the rest of the people can be trusted.
Meaning: “When one of you approaches his wife (to have sexual intercourse), then he should cover himself, that is, cover himself and his wife with a cloth that covers both of them.
Let them not be naked as two donkeys are naked. This means, don’t let both of them take off the clothes that cover their private parts so that they are both completely naked. The parable of the donkey is used as a warning to maintain a sense of shame towards Allah, be civil to the angels, and avoid the presence of Satan.
If both do it, the law is makruh tanzih, not haram. However, if someone can see part of their private parts, then the law becomes haram. Shafi’iyyah scholars emphasize that husbands can see all of their wife’s private parts, including her genitals. The mention of donkeys aims to provide a strong warning because donkeys are the animals with the worst behavior in this regard.
In the history of Imam ath-Thobroni and al-Bazzar, it is stated that if a husband and wife do not cover their private parts, the angels feel ashamed and leave them. If a child is born from that relationship, then Satan takes part in it. Imam al-Haitami explained that in the series of ath-Thobroni narrations there are narrators who are majhul, while other narrators are tsiqah. “Just as it is sunnah to cover the body, it is also sunnah to cover the head and lower the voice when praying, as did the Prophet Muhammad.” (Faidhul Qodir, p. 340)
Legal Emphasis Points
From the explanation above, the scholars pay special attention to the following parts:
If someone then looks at one of her private parts, then it is forbidden
Meaning: “If someone can see part of their private parts, then the law becomes haram.”
This sentence is an important basis for that Prohibition does not lie in the open space itself, but rather because of the exposure of the private parts in front of other people.
The Law of Having Sexual Intercourse in Open Places According to Shafi’iyah Scholars
In the book Al-Majmu’ Sharh al-MuhadzdzabImam an-Nawawi quoted Imam al-‘Abdari’s opinion as follows:
Al-Majmo’, vol. 2, p. 80
(Part) Al-Abdari, one of our friends, said in his book Al-Kifaya: It is permissible in our opinion to have intimate relations facing the Qibla and facing it inside a building. And the desert, he said, and Abu Hanifah, Ahmad, and Dawud talked about it, and Malik’s companions did not agree about it, so Ibn al-Qasim allowed it and Ibn Habib did not like it. There is also someone, apart from Al-Abdari, one of our friends, who also narrated that there is no compulsion between us, because the law mentions urination and defecation, and Allah SWT is All-Knowing.
Meaning: “Imam al-‘Abdari, one of the Shafi’iyyah scholars, said in the book Al-Kifayah: According to our madhhab, husband and wife are permitted to have sexual intercourse facing the Qibla or with their backs to the Qibla, both inside a building and in the open (desert). This opinion was also expressed by Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Ahmad, and Dawud.
As for Maliki scholars, there are differences of opinion. Ibn al-Qasim permitted it, while Ibn Habib prohibited it. Some other Shafi’iyyah scholars also stated that there is no makruh in this matter, because the sharia prohibition of facing or turning away from the Qibla only relates to urination and defecation. Wallohu a’lam.” (Al-Majmu’ Syarh al-Muhadzdzab, Volume II, p. 80)
This explanation shows that an open location does not automatically make husband and wife relations forbidden. What the Sharia pays attention to is maintaining the integrity and honor of the couple.
Fatwa of Imam an-Nawawi
Imam an-Nawawi also explained this issue in his fatwa collection.
Question: Is it undesirable to have sexual intercourse facing the Qibla in the desert or inside a building, and are there differences of opinion among the ulama regarding this matter?
The answer: He doesn’t hate it; Neither in the desert, nor in the buildings; This is the doctrine of Shafi’i and all the ulama, except some of Malik’s companions
Meaning: “Question: Is it makruh to have sexual relations between husband and wife facing the Qibla in the desert or inside a building? Are there differences of opinion among scholars regarding this matter?”
Answer: It is not prohibited, either in the desert or inside buildings. This is the opinion of Imam ash-Shafi’i and the majority of ulama, except for some ulama from the Malikiyyah circle.” (Fatawa An-Nawawi, p. 190)
Based on the information of the above scholars, having sex in the open is basically permittedas long as no one else is looking at all so that your private parts remain intact. If there is a possibility that other people will see their private parts, then this is the law haram because it violates the obligation to cover one’s private parts and maintain one’s partner’s honor.
However, Islam still recommends that husband and wife relations be carried out in a more appropriate, private place, and maintain the etiquette taught by Rosululloh SAW, such as covering the body with a cloth, lowering the voice, and maintaining shame before Allah SWT.
Thus, Islamic law not only regulates the halal relationship between husband and wife, but also teaches ethics, politeness and respect for human glory in every aspect of life.
Hope it is useful. Wallohu a’lam.
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