Does anal intercourse with one's wife carry the ruling of sodomy?
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Question : What?
Answer : No, it is not sodomy. The ruling is that he is subject to a discretionary punishment. No, no, no, no, it does not carry the ruling of sodomy, but he is subject to a discretionary punishment for this act. And if it is known that he does this and that it is repeated on his part, then Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah said that he must be separated from his wife, because of the secrets involved.
Answer : No, it is not sodomy. The ruling is that he is subject to a discretionary punishment. No, no, no, no, it does not carry the ruling of sodomy, but he is subject to a discretionary punishment for this act. And if it is known that he does this and that it is repeated on his part, then Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah said that he must be separated from his wife, because of the secrets involved.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 420- هل مجامعة الزوجة في الدبر يأخذ حكم اللواط؟ - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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