Moosaa Richardson explains how Islam is the middle course between the extremes of Jewish and Christian practices. The Jews shun their women during their menses. The Christians believe intercourse is a disgraceful act which is not befitting the most religious people.

Islam provides guidelines for wholesome intercourse between spouses, something that truly enriches the lives of the most religious of people and provides them with modesty and balance in their lives.

From class #13 in our Hadeeth series in explanation of the book, 'Umdat al-Ahkaam, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.02.28.