I keep hearing different views on this, and I know different fiqhs have different positions. Does anyone have any relevant hadith or quranic quotes to support this?
Thanks!
Re: Is birth control forbidden in Islam?
yes, it's allowed if the intention is to space children according to your preference. during the prophet's [saws] time, the saHaabas practiced birth control by natural methods called 'hazl'.
Re: Is birth control forbidden in Islam?
I suppose it depends on the intention for Birth Control. You asked about references from the Quran, so the relevant ones are as such:
*"And there is no creature on the earth whose sustenance is not on Allah." (11:6)
**And do not kill your children for the fear of poverty." (17:31)
*So, if birth control is initiated out of the fear of Poverty, then you have to ponder upon those two references.
Re: Is birth control forbidden in Islam?
I suppose it depends on the intention for Birth Control. You asked about references from the Quran, so the relevant ones are as such:
*"And there is no creature on the earth whose sustenance is not on Allah." (11:6)
**And do not kill your children for the fear of poverty." (17:31)
*So, if birth control is initiated out of the fear of Poverty, then you have to ponder upon those two references.
that's what i said in my post that it depends on your intentions. to space children, it's allowed.
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Those are the two verses that I've heard over and over again as well. And KKF, I've heard the thing about spacing children apart so you can better focus on their upbringing. But what if that's not why you want to avoid children?
My personal reasons are pretty selfish. I don't want children now because I'm at a very pivotal point in my career. Plus, I don't think I have the emotional maturity to be a good mom. I know I should trust in Allah to provide for us and that whoever is destined to come into this world will no matter what, but I still don't want that responsibility yet. Is that a sign of weak faith? More importantly, is birth control because of those reasons forbidden in Islam?
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i think it would come under 'convenience and personal preferences' and hence permissible. as far as you saying that you don't have the emotional maturity seems to be a little off.
since i am NOT an 'aalim or anything even close, i would suggest you to consult and 'aalim. having said that, i think it should be permissible because you ain't gonna use birth control for fear of the child's sustenance.
wallaho 'aalam bissawaab ... [Allah almighty know better].
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If you pop birth control pills or wear a condom or have an IUD, you're not killing anything. Life takes place many days after conception per Islamic belief, so even the morning after pill is being allowed in muslim countries by clergy, therefore, anything that PREVENTS conception is not the same as KILLING. There needs to be a life present in order for one to take it away when one kills, so that wouldn't make any sense.
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Not sure about morning after pill, since one never knows if conception really happened or not.
But agree that prevention of pregnancy is not the same as 'killing' children for fear of poverty.
To the main question: Yes prevention of pregnancy/birth control is allowed in Islam. Some minor controversies may be present among people though.
The correct word for coitus Interruptus is Al-Azl. One of the oldest methods of birth control.
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Yes I've heard that the Sahaba used coitus interruptus. I personally won't rely on that because it requires ahem restraint on the man's side. From what I understand, that's not the topmost priority in a guy's mind during sex. I wanted something I can control, but my mom nearly had a breakdown when I told her I wanted to go on the pill. She said that in Islam, the whole point of marriage is to produce children and "spread Islam". Also that the pills mess you up. Ergo, birth control is a no-no. Thoughts?
Re: Is birth control forbidden in Islam?
Yes I've heard that the Sahaba used coitus interruptus. I personally won't rely on that because it requires ahem restraint on the man's side. From what I understand, that's not the topmost priority in a guy's mind during sex. I wanted something I can control, but my mom nearly had a breakdown when I told her I wanted to go on the pill. She said that in Islam, the whole point of marriage is to produce children and "spread Islam". Also that the pills mess you up. Ergo, birth control is a no-no. Thoughts?
i don't think your mom is right in her understanding of the concept of marriage in Islam.
as i said earlier, if the intention is the fear of providing for the child then it's NOT allowed otherwise it is allowed. better to ask an 'aalim.
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i don't think your mom is right in her understanding of the concept of marriage in Islam.
as i said earlier, if the intention is the fear of providing for the child then it's NOT allowed otherwise it is allowed. better to ask an 'aalim.
Thanks I'll see if I can ask our local Imam. He's pretty cool, but I'm gonna have to drum up some courage in order to ask him without turning red with embarrassment :P
Its definitely not a fear of providing for a child though. My fiance and I both have stable, well-paying jobs alhamdolillah.
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Since most of hadiths say if a soul is destined to be born then it cannot be stopped, hence prevention of birth doesn't really stop a birth which is destined to occur.
On the other hand, you are right, coitus interruptus does require restrain on the man and could leave woman unsatisfied. It does not always give assurance that conception will not occur. It is indeed the simplest and cheapest method though without going through the risk of side effects if pills are used.
Re: Is birth control forbidden in Islam?
Coitus Interuptus - Allowed (but not preferred practice)
Sheaths (condoms, femidoms, etc) - Allowed (but not preferred practice)
Morning After pill - Allowed exception with one opinion that states any conceived egg being ejected is tantamount to abortion
Abortion - Not allowed (exceptions apply)
Main exception 1 - Harm to mother
Main exception 2 - Before 40 days for some fiqhs, before 120 days for others
Child Infanticide - Forbidden
Knotted vas deferens - Difference of opinion may cause total loss of ability and can be considered as mutilation - highly disliked
Snip, castration or ovary removal - Forbidden (as it is mutilation)
Best and most suitable form of contraception is to (but statistically least effective):
Abstain from sex - not to do it too often
Use rhythm method - just before periods and just after periods are when women are least fertile. People combine methods ... but best bet for pleasure and without any disliking from Islamic angle is this method without combining.
Re: Is birth control forbidden in Islam?
Coitus Interuptus - Allowed (but not preferred practice) Sheaths (condoms, femidoms, etc) - Allowed (but not preferred practice) Morning After pill - Allowed exception with one opinion that states any conceived egg being ejected is tantamount to abortion
Abortion - Not allowed (exceptions apply) Main exception 1 - Harm to mother Main exception 2 - Before 40 days for some fiqhs, before 120 days for others
Child Infanticide - Forbidden
Knotted vas deferens - Difference of opinion may cause total loss of ability and can be considered as mutilation - highly disliked Snip, castration or ovary removal - Forbidden (as it is mutilation)
Best and most suitable form of contraception is to:
Abstain from sex too often Use rhythm method - just before periods and just after periods are when women are least fertile. People combine methods ... but best bet for pleasure and without any disliking from Islamic angle is this method.
pai jaan... you say all the methods are either forbidden or not preferred practice...yet allowed..
are there any methods are that ARE preferred practice? Since it is allowed, as mentioned by you.
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pai jaan... you say all the methods are either forbidden or not preferred practice...yet allowed..
are there any methods are that ARE preferred practice? Since it is allowed, as mentioned by you.
No ... Primary purpose from an Islamic angle for having sex is to have children and enjoy the companionship in the process ... They are connected ... and should not be severed ... the moment we try to sever the two we can optimise enjoyment but have to mutilate ourselves first or we can avoid mutilation and reduce the enjoyment ... We are supposed to have sex naturally and allow God to destine for us when we are going to have a baby ... family planning is for those who put more trust in the asbab (means) of Allah (SWT) than in Allah (SWT) directly.
Re: Is birth control forbidden in Islam?
No ... Primary purpose from an Islamic angle for having sex is to have children and enjoy the companionship in the process ... They are connected ... and should not be severed ... the moment we try to sever the two we can optimise enjoyment but have to mutilate ourselves first or we can avoid mutilation and reduce the enjoyment ... We are supposed to have sex naturally and allow God to destine for us when we are going to have a baby ... family planning is for those who put more trust in the asbab (means) of Allah (SWT) than in Allah (SWT) directly.
Then why is it allowed ?
Re: Is birth control forbidden in Islam?
Because it cannot be deemed to be forbidden … Come on ButtSb ask some decent questions … 
But more importantly - it is a blessing that Islam has grey areas that people are not forced in to black and white that can become a burden on them.
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Lo g thread solve ho gya…
Is birth control forbidden in Islam?
it cannot be deemed to be forbidden
Re: Is birth control forbidden in Islam?
Not really … OP states that she would like relevant hadith …
Re: Is birth control forbidden in Islam?
is there any hadith other than those cited earlier?