The word sex is derived from the Latin “secare,” meaning “to cut off.” The roots of the word indicate the androgynous nature of our ancestors as described in all religions, and even by Plato, and is hidden in symbols in every mystical tradition. Sexual cooperation between man and woman only began when the two halves of the androgynous being were “cut off” from one another. Vestiges of this ancient past are readily visible in the physical shadows of the man’s inert nipples and the woman’s clitoris, which is a shrunken penis. Thus, “sex” refers to the joining of what was separated long ago: male and female. Yet, there are levels and levels of sexual activity, ranging from the simplest forms of sexual union among minerals, plants, and animals, up to the divine sexual acts that create planets, solar systems, and universes. Sex is far more than what modern society thinks it is. In reality, sex is sacred, and a source of incredible, untapped power. Love and Sex
Fornication – Koran
“And those who invoke not any other God along with Allah, nor kill such person as Allah has forbidden, except for just cause, nor commit illegal sexual intercourse and whoever does this shall receive the punishment. The torment will be doubled to him on the Day of Resurrection, and he will abide there in disgrace. Except those who repent and believe and do righteous deeds.” (Quran: Al-Furqan 25:68)
“And come not near to the unlawful sexual intercourse. Verily, it is a transgression of Allah’s limits, and an evil way.” (Quran: Al-Israa 17:32)
“The adulterer marries not but an adulteress or a Mushrikah (polytheist woman) and the adulteress none marries her except an adulterer or a Mushrik (polytheist man). Such a thing is forbidden to the believers.” (Quran: An-Noor 24:3)
The Prophet Muhammad once talked about when he was taken by the Angel Gabriel to see the hellfire and its inhabitants. He narrated to his companions, “…and so we set out and came to something like a kiln narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, there came from it sounds and voices. He said, ‘We looked inside, and there were naked men and women and there would rise up fire from beneath them and when it reached them, they screamed.’ I said, ‘Who are these people, O Jibrail?’ He said, ‘These are the fornicators.'”
Chastity – Koran
For men and women who guard their chastity, and for men and women who engage much in God’s praise, for them has God prepared forgiveness and great reward. (33:35)
About Miriam (Mary):
“And remember her, who guarded her chastity, We breathed into her of Our spirit and We made her and her son a sign for all peoples.” (21:91)
“She screened herself away from them (her people) then We sent to her Our angel, and he appeared before her as a man in all respects. She said: I seek refuge from you to God, Most Gracious (come not near) if you do fear God. He said I am only a messenger from your Lord (to announce) to you the gift of a holy son-She said: How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me and I am not unchaste?” (19:17-20)
Celibacy
The common definition of celibacy:
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<li>abstention from sexual relations.
- abstention by vow from marriage: the celibacy of priests.
- the state of being unmarried.
Etymology:
- 1663, formed in Eng. from L. cælibatus “state of being unmarried,” from cælebs “unmarried,” from PIE base *kaiwelo- “alone” + lib(h)s- “living.” Celibate first recorded 1829. – Online Etymology Dictionary
Celibacy is often confused with chastity. They are related, but very distinct. Learn more: What is Chastity?