In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Ever Merciful
Contents of this Article:
- Introduction: “What is sexual assault”
- A Letter of Concern
- The Case of Yusuf a.s.
- Comments on an Article: “Rape in Islamic Law …”
- A Valid Question
- Discussion on ‘The Audio Leak’
- Conclusion
[1] Introduction: “What is sexual assault?
A sexual assault is any sexual act that a person did not consent to, or is forced into against their will. It is a form of sexual violence and includes rape, … or other sexual offences, such as groping, forced kissing, child sexual abuse, or the torture of a person in a sexual manner. Sexual assault is an act that is carried out without the victim’s active consent. This means they didn’t agree to it. …”
[Source: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/%5D
“Sexual assault and abuse are serious crimes which continue to have a significant impact on our society. The devastating consequences for any victim can often be misunderstood and neglected. Despite this, the vast number of victims remain hidden due to a fear of coming forward or a lack of faith in organisations. …”
[Source: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/health-just/sexual-assault-and-abuse/%5D
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