Sexology in Tasynīf al-Asmā’: Toward Strengthening Guidance and Communication Material for Islamic Religious Extension Workers

Global Islamic sexology studies have undergone significant transformation, yet their integration into practical marriage guidance materials in Indonesia remains very limited. The disparity between theoretical discourse and field facts regarding the high divorce rate due to sexual dysfunction and failure of intimate communication demands more applicable literature references. This study reconstructs the sexological values in al-Syādzilī’s book Tasynīf al-Asmā’ to strengthen the competence of Islamic religious extension workers. The research method used is a literature review with an integrative theo-medical approach. Data were collected through strict literature selection criteria of traditional texts and recent empirical studies, then analyzed using content analysis techniques through the stages of open, axial, and selective coding. The research findings show that classical Islamic literature consistently emphasizes sexual ethics based on mutual satisfaction and biological justice, which are scientifically aligned with the modern sexual response cycle (arousal, coitus, and resolution). This is reinforced through a comparative analysis with the books Ihyā’ ‘Ulūmiddīn and Tuhfat al-’Arūs. The theoretical implications of this research confirm the synchronicity between theological norms and scientific validity, while practically, the results offer a methodical reference structure for Islamic religious extension workers in providing more measurable marriage guidance to improve family resilience in Indonesia.