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great crime which will degrade man both in this world and the
hereafter, unless one repents of it.
Fornication, or prostitution, brings numerous ills to soci-
ety as well as to the individuals committing it. For believers,
that it is prohibited by Allah is sufficient reason to avoid and
hate it. One has to keep in mind that Allah encourages mar-
riage, which is legitimate in terms of religion.
Furthermore, witnessing the distinct harm prostitution
does to society is another factor fortifying the faith of believers.

Believers take heed of what befalls those who, without observ-
ing any limits, commit prostitution, which is strictly disallowed
and condemned by Allah in the Qur'an.
Due to prostitution, many people have lost their honor,
self-confidence, respect and have regressed to a humiliating

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In the Qur'an, Allah
informs us that every
sort of extra-marital
sexual relation is un-
lawful. Those who do
not obey the com-
mandments of Allah
are bound to lead a
disgraceful life.

THE NIGHTMARE OF DISBELIEF