Kamal el Mekki – Moderation in Sexuality: Celibacy and Free Love

About this lecture

In this lecture, Sheikh Kamal el-Mekki examines the two extremes regarding human sexuality — celibacy and sexual permissiveness — and presents the Islamic position of moderation. He traces the historical and theological roots of celibacy in Christianity, explains how the Sexual Revolution shifted Western attitudes toward Islam, and delivers a detailed, evidence-based analysis of the harms of zina (fornication) on society, individuals, women, children, and families. The lecture concludes with practical Islamic solutions including marriage, fasting, lowering the gaze, and sincere repentance.