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What is the ruling of intercourse during pregnancy?

Published as Conjugal relations during Pregnancy

· 29 Rabiʻ I 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Q. What is the ruling of intercourse during pregnancy? Some say it is okay and others say it is harmful to the mother and child? Please explain?

Answer

Conjugal relations during pregnancy is based on the wellbeing of the mother and the child in the womb. If there is a fear of harm to the mother or child, it should be refrained. If there is no harm, conjugal relationship is permissible.

If in doubt, medical advice should be sought whether harm is likely or not.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
Checked by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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