Across 1. an Islamic legal term that refers to unlawful sexual intercouse (this can include adultery, fornication, prostitution, or rape) 5. a private and temporary marriage contract in which the duration and mahr of the marriage is agreed upon in advance 7. a device or drug serving to prevent pregnancy 10. Islamic marriage contract 12. (especially of a statue of a deity or other carved figure) having an erect penis. 13. the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations 14. relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men

Down 2. an object or design resembling a cross but having a loop instead of the top arm, used in ancient Egypt as a symbol of life 3. violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner 4. a mandatory payment in Islamic marriage, in the form of money or possessions that is paid by the groom or groom’s father to the bride at the time of marriage 6. declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result) 8. full/deep understanding 9. feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin. 11. the Islamic sacred book