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Sodomy
. See above under 'Anal Intercourse.' 
Soreness.
The 'nappy rash' type can be treated with baby's zinc and castor oil cream, 
or Drapolene or Canesten HC cream. See also 'Thrush.' 
Soundproofing.
Children can find it very distressing to overhear sounds of their 
parents in bed. Adults, too, will not wish to be overheard by anyone. Try to arrange some 
kind of soundproofing for your room to ensure privacy- shut the windows, pull the curtains, 
and perhaps hang a curtain over the door. 
Sport.
It is a Sunnah to remain fit, and several types of sport are specifically 
recommended. They should not, of course, turn into an obsession. If the husband has to play 
sport every Saturday or Sunday, the wife should learn to live with this and use the time for 
things she can do better while he is out of the way. Husbands-remember your wife's good 
grace, and reward her! 
Husbands need to remember that wives do not always want to watch sport on TV, 
and have a right to see some programmes of their choice too. Wives need to know that a 
real football fanatic cannot possibly be shifted from the 'box' when a particular match is on, 
and will resist all pressure or temptation. There is no point in a wife trying to prove to 
herself that he loves her by attempting to seduce him while he is trying to watch the World 
Cup; he will only get more and more irritated by her. She should not 'bash her head against 
a brick wall,' but make the husband comfortable, see to his needs, and pick up his gratitude 
afterwards! 
Teasing and Mental Cruelty.
This is not permissible. Most women get very hurt by 
their husband's hankering after beautiful women on TV, videos, or in magazines. Husbands 
should learn the Islamic virtues of tact and contentment, and realise that a wife is not a 
The Muslim Marriage Guide: Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood

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