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Is it permissible in Islam to have birth control?

Published as Is it permissible in Islam to have birth control? If yes, how can it be done without having recourse to medecines?

· 11 Rajab 1427 AH1 min readFatwa 14449English

Question

Is it permissible in Islam to have birth control? If yes, how can it be done without having recourse to medecines?

We have decided not to have a baby right now for we want to construct a house of our own.Is it valid reason for not having a baby or whether it is obligatory to have children once we are married.

Answer

Your reason for not having a baby is incorrect. Your reason alludes that having a baby will be a financial burden as you will not be able to construct a house.

Allah is the Provider and He will provide for you as well as the baby.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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