In the perfection of faith, the deepest concerns of Allah and His Messenger (SAW) must also be ours. Foremost among these is the intimate and perfect union ordained between men and women. Here is a collection of brief excerpts that unveil the wisdom and beauty in physical intimacy as manifest throughout the divine revelation, the hadith and sunnah, the most cited works of eminent scholars, leading commentaries from the four legal schools, and in the descriptions of blessings to come. The original Arabic text of each excerpt is accompanied by a straightforward translation. This compilation, while only a glimpse into a vast legacy of knowledge, is nonetheless the most comprehensive guide available to English readers on this vital and highly esteemed subject.