Sibling Sexual Abuse: Seeking Sharīʿah-based Solutions

Authors

  • Anke Iman Bouzenita Sultan Qaboos University
  • Feryad A. Hussain Consultant Clinical Psychologist North East London NHS Foundation Trust

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/id.v32i1.2089

Abstract

Sibling sexual abuse (SSA) is the most common form of intra-familial abuse. Long-term consequences of this abuse can turn into a lifelong battle. This article outlines the psycho-social-legal challenges of survivors of sibling sexual abuse and the dilemma facing survivors of SSA on seeking justice for their situation. The paper offers the Islamic legal perspectives and related options for management in addressing SSA, against the background of Islamic teachings on the prevention of sexualised crimes, possible punishment of the perpetrator/abuser, and ways of healing for the survivors of SSA and their family.

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Author Biographies

Anke Iman Bouzenita, Sultan Qaboos University

Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Sciences, SQU

Feryad A. Hussain, Consultant Clinical Psychologist North East London NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

 North East London NHS Foundation Trust

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Published

2024-06-28

How to Cite

Bouzenita, A. I., & Hussain, F. A. (2024). Sibling Sexual Abuse: Seeking Sharīʿah-based Solutions. Intellectual Discourse, 32(1). https://doi.org/10.31436/id.v32i1.2089

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Vol. 32 No. 1 (2024): Intellectual Discourse

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