In a captivating Ramadan sermon that has stirred discussions across social media platforms, Sheikh Uthman Sannu Sheu, a renowned Islamic scholar, has sparked controversy by asserting that engaging in sexual intercourse with one’s wife to break the fast is not only permissible but also more spiritually rewarding than consuming fruits.
The video of Sheikh Sannu Sheu’s sermon went viral, drawing attention to his interpretation of Islamic principles regarding fasting and marital relations.
According to the cleric, the act aligns with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and carries significant spiritual merit.
Quoting the Prophet’s guidance, Sheikh Sannu Sheu elucidated, “When a Muslim completes prayers but lacks the means to offer charity to enhance the likelihood of his prayers being answered, he can engage in intimacy with his wife. This act of conjugal union is likened to the reward of sacrificing a cow.”
Watch the viral video here.
Expanding on his assertions, the scholar emphasized the righteousness of marital intimacy, particularly during the sacred month of Ramadan.
He stated emphatically, “It is not only permissible but commendable to engage in relations with one’s spouse when it is time to break the fast. Such an act is deemed more spiritually enriching than the consumption of fruits.”
The Sheikh’s remarks have triggered a wave of responses, with opinions divided on the interpretation of Islamic teachings. While some individuals applaud his elucidation of religious principles, others express skepticism and seek further clarification from other religious authorities.