[emorbimefed]

Asslaam Alikum. I'm a Muslim male, and I have a very unusual question to ask. And I'm hoping I will have an honest answer.

This may sound strange, I like people tickling me, in the past, I have let friends tickle me, as my friends like tickling, and I like to be tickled. I need to know whether this is permissible in Islam. Tickling is the touching of someone else’s body causing laughter. It is in no way sexual and involved areas like the navel and the feet. It does not involve any private areas as that would be obviously haram. This is not sexual and it’s simply because I enjoy the laughter and it’s good stress relief.

Is the activity of allowing my male friend to tickle me (In a strictly NON sexual way) allowed is Islam.

Thank you.

[Ztcgtqvb]

W/s

What a strange question, indeed.

How old are you exactly, if you don't mind me asking?
(and it might be wise to change the last word of your thread title - don't think moderators approve of such language)

[emorbimefed]

I'm 18,

[pharmaclid]

Asslaam Alikum. I'm a Muslim male, and I have a very unusual question to ask. And I'm hoping I will have an honest answer.

This may sound strange, I like people tickling me, in the past, I have let friends tickle me, as my friends like tickling, and I like to be tickled. I need to know whether this is permissible in Islam. Tickling is the touching of someone else’s body causing laughter. It is in no way sexual and involved areas like the navel and the feet. It does not involve any private areas as that would be obviously haram. This is not sexual and it’s simply because I enjoy the laughter and it’s good stress relief.

Is the activity of allowing my male friend to tickle me (In a strictly NON sexual way) allowed is Islam.

Thank you.

You can not tickle opposite gender. Even if they are mehram I think because shaitan may easily trap us in his net.

[emorbimefed]

You can not tickle opposite gender. Even if they are mehram I think because shaitan may easily trap us in his net.

Yeah, I know, I'm talking about the same gender

[pharmaclid]

then it should not be a problem.........

[Opinion_counts]

Asalam Alykum brother..

1. Our prophet SAW disliked 2 sounds, one of extreme joy and happiness and one of grieve and crying. We are advised to always take the middle course
2. If you are doubtful of something, better not to do it. Dont be in the grey zone. Even if its your tickling issue, dont do it just to be on safe side.
3. When one mention something 2 or 3 times, it means he thinks about it. You mentioned "sexual approach" to tickling. I think, if its in your subconscious mind, this tickling might lead to such behaviour, so better avoid it.



Elder brothers will help in time. I am no one.

[PIORARMADDERI]

That's really strange.

[DoctorBretonDen]

There are other ways to laugh such as a joke. Don't take the tickling approach, it is really awkward and innappropriate of people towards their same gender.

[Ztcgtqvb]

There are other ways to laugh such as a joke. Don't take the tickling approach, it is really awkward and innappropriate of people towards their same gender.

True- and the fact that you had to be specific & state that it was not sexual, indicates that you are aware that this type of behaviour is seen and understood be to sexually orientated?

Find another release to combat stress and having a laugh, and I mean this seriously - I find what you’re doing strange, but each to their own....If I was you I'd be a little bit suspicious about the other brother that doesn't mind tickling you...if you know what I mean.

Anyways...I don't think I want my curiosity to get the better of me (on this thread anyhow), so I’m sure some other brother/sister will be able to assist you. Laters!!!!!

[Wahwlsnt]

I always enjoyed tickling my younger siblings.

[MipRippoomamn]

Asslaam Alikum. I'm a Muslim male, and I have a very unusual question to ask. And I'm hoping I will have an honest answer.

This may sound strange, I like people tickling me, in the past, I have let friends tickle me, as my friends like tickling, and I like to be tickled. I need to know whether this is permissible in Islam. Tickling is the touching of someone else’s body causing laughter. It is in no way sexual and involved areas like the navel and the feet. It does not involve any private areas as that would be obviously haram. This is not sexual and it’s simply because I enjoy the laughter and it’s good stress relief.

Is the activity of allowing my male friend to tickle me (In a strictly NON sexual way) allowed is Islam.

Thank you.

My Ustad (Teacher) always tickle me when I doesn't pay attention to him............................................... ....

[ruforumczspam]

I would ask this question then please,

Why is it okay to tickle a child into laughter when they are upset? A mother will tickle her child to make him/ her laugh a little to keep him/ her from making a fuss. Why is it wrong for a friend to do it if you are of the same gender? I am not saying make it excessive for hours but a couple of minutes should make no difference. However, is there direct proof that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said we cannot tickle? Or did Allah (SWT) say it in our Holy Qur'an? I am just asking because I do not like to speculate what the Prophet (SAW) would or would not allow. What Allah (SWT) would allow or would not allow. (Being a revert, I would actually very much like to know this.) JazakAllah khair!

[DoctorBretonDen]

True- and the fact that you had to be specific & state that it was not sexual, indicates that you are aware that this type of behaviour is seen and understood be to sexually orientated?

Find another release to combat stress and having a laugh, and I mean this seriously - I find what you’re doing strange, but each to their own....If I was you I'd be a little bit suspicious about the other brother that doesn't mind tickling you...if you know what I mean.

Anyways...I don't think I want my curiosity to get the better of me (on this thread anyhow), so I’m sure some other brother/sister will be able to assist you. Laters!!!!!

If its a Parent --> Child relationship then that is totally different than adults wanting to tickle other adults or finding some sort of enjoyment in it.

[Opinion_counts]

Asalam Alykum,

The ustads do tickle their students and I have noticed that to be a practise in the Indian subcontinent. Its completely normal. Students attending madrisa or Quran memorization classes would know this.

The mother tickling her child is completely normal and the child enjoys it.

Elder siblings tickling their little brothers or sisters should be normal too (as far as the brother and sisters havenot reached adolscents)

BUT a matured male tickling another matured male? Also, your post was clearly indicative of that fact that you are very well aware that people do tickle for sexual reasons, then if you have this doubt in mind, you shouldnt proceed anyway.
Its a damgerous zone brother, better stay away from it. You are only 18 and this is the age when mistakes happen. I say it again dear brother, if you are unsure, then dont do it.

[uniopaypamp]

I'm in a somewhat similar boat. I like to get foot massages (they are incredibly relaxing) but as a brother I'm not allowed to touch the opposite gender.

So, would it be fine if another man massages my feet?

[soydaykam]

Salam

in darul uloom we used to massage our techers' feet or backs on occasion, and were encouraged to do this for our fathers (but not mothers for unstated reasons...). a massage is completely reasonable. but tickling is kind of strange....im not sayign never do it but i can never remember having done it to a male adult .

[DoctorBretonDen]

Salam

in darul uloom we used to massage our techers' feet or backs on occasion, and were encouraged to do this for our fathers (but not mothers for unstated reasons...). a massage is completely reasonable. but tickling is kind of strange....im not sayign never do it but i can never remember having done it to a male adult .

Agreed, if one feels sexual stimulation or desire then one must not get massaged by that particular person.

[Spongebob]

Not massage our mothers?

That is odd. I often used to massage my mother's feet and ankles, being a schoolteacher was pretty hard on her legs.

[soydaykam]

Salam

yes i dont see the harm in a foot massage i think what was implied was more the massaging of the back...