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As salaam a lay kum It is said when a women experiences pains due to childbirth her sins are forgiven. Please advise if the same is true when an epidural is used.

· 18 Ramadan 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 4313English

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As salaam a lay kum It is said when a women experiences pains due to childbirth her sins are forgiven. Please advise if the same is true when an epidural is used.

Answer

A female will get the same virtue when she gives birth after being administered an epidural.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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