Can a woman have relations with her husband during her pregnancy period?
Question
My question is “Can a woman have relations with her husband during her pregnancy period?” Please advise in light of Islam and health point of view.
Answer
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
It is permissible on condition it does not harm the child.
And Allah knows best
Wassalam
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa
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- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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