What is the ruling on contraception?
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Question
What is the ruling on contraception?
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Answer
All praise is due to Allah alone, and may the Salah and Salam of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and his companions.
To answer your question, we say while seeking the success from Allah:
The majority of scholars hold the view that ongoing contraception is not allowed unless there is a case of necessity. As for taking contraceptive pills or using birth control methods temporarily, it is allowed.
Your brother,
Prof. Khalid al-Musleh
All praise is due to Allah alone, and may the Salah and Salam of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and his companions.
To answer your question, we say while seeking the success from Allah:
The majority of scholars hold the view that ongoing contraception is not allowed unless there is a case of necessity. As for taking contraceptive pills or using birth control methods temporarily, it is allowed.
Your brother,
Prof. Khalid al-Musleh