Limiting number of children to two.
Question
Mufti ji! Many Muslims i have seen are opting for lesser childrens even though they are financially good. Personally I would like to have 2 childrens. You have specified Number of reasons but I am still in doubt. Please tell me whether I can have only 2- childrens and in what circumtances.
Answer
It is not permissible to limit having only two children for no valid Shari reason.
And Allah Ta`ala Knows Best.
Was salaam
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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