Take birth control measures because one is not ready for children

13 Jan 2021 · 29 Jumada I 1442 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is one allowed to take birth control measures because one feels they are not ready for children or they want to enjoy time with their husband and relax...is that a valid excuse?

Answer

This is not in conformity with pure Islamic ethos. We do not say that this is haraam. However, it is definitely against the teaching of Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) has said: "Marry women who are loving and will bear offspring."

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

عن معقل بن يسار قال: جاء رجل إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، فقال: إني أصبت امرأة ذات حسب وجمال وإنها لا تلد أفأتزوجها قال: لا ثم أتاه الثانية فنهاه ثم أتاه الثالثة فقال: تزوجوا الودود الولود فإني مكاثر بكم الأمم (سنن أبي داود، الرقم: 2050، وسكت عليه هو والمنذري)

عن أبي هريرة أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إذا مات الإنسان انقطع عنه عمله إلا من ثلاثة إلا من صدقة جارية أو علم ينتفع به أو ولد صالح يدعو له (صحيح مسلم، الرقم: 1631)

Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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