13/02/2026
*7 Types of 'Zina'*
1)Zina of the tongue :Speaking inappropriately, flirting, or obsence talk.
'The tongue also commits zina and it's zina is speaking.
(Sahih Al Bukhari :6243,
Muslim :2657-2658)
Example : Flirting,obsence jokes,or talking suggestively outside Wed-lock.(Marriage)
2) Zina of the eyes : Looking at someone with Lust or viewing inappropriate content.
The Prophet ﷺ said :"The adultery of the eyes is looking (at what is forbidden)".
(Bukhari :6243,Muslim :2657-2658)
Example : Staring at someone with Lust,watching explicit material.
3) Zina of the ear : The adultery of the ears is listening to voluptuous (Songs/Talks)
(Muslim :2658)
Example : Listening immorality,adultery songs and sounds.
4) Zina of the feet : Walking to a haram place with the intention of committing sin.
"The adultery of the feet is to walk(to the place)where he intends to commit adultery.
(Sahih Muslim :2658)
Example: Going to places where zina or immorality occurs (e.g clubs,secret meet-ups)
5) Zina of the hands :Touching someone inappropriately or making physical contact with haram intent.
"The adultery of the hand is lustful grip(embrace)
(Muslim :33 -Hadith:6422)
Example : Holding hand or physical gestures meant to seduce outside Wed-lock(marriage).
6) Zina of the heart : The heart desire and hopes (for adultery)but the private parts either confirm it or deny it.
(Muslim : 2658)
Example : Imagining Haram things and doing such as Non-Mahram figures with feeling attached to that imagination is considered as the zina of heart.
Allah knows best.
7) Zina of private parts : Actual unlawful sexual in*******se outside Wed-lock.
"Do not come near Zina(unlawful sexual in*******se).Indeed,it is an abomination and an evil way". (Surah Al-Isra 17:32)
Sharia's punishment :
---- If unmarried : 100 lashes.
---- If married :Stoning to death.
Reminder : Guard your eyes,your heart,your steps.Because the path to zina always begins with a single glance.
The Prophet ﷺ said : Whoever guides someone to goodness will have a reward like the one who did it.
Muslim :1893.🍂