A very important question

sister_fatima · **A very important question -** 04-24-2005

Salam brothers and sisters. Peace and blessings be upon the prophet. I want to ask a question: I have three kids (2 boys and a girl) ilhumdulillah; what I want to know is is it halal or haram for me to use birth control, since right now we don't want any more children. (I just gave birth to A'isha in December 2004) We also have Ibrahim (5 years) and Idris (3 yrs). Life is expensive and we just can't afford any more. The thing is, I feel like birth control is haram. what do u think?

Celestial · **Re: A very important question -** 04-24-2005

salaam, i think that is a very difficult question to answer. but i will try to find out for you today ( inshallah ).

**zAk** · **Re: A very important question -** 04-24-2005

WaAlaykum Assalaam Sis,
welcome to the forums,
n for ur question,
wait till someone share their Views

Osman · **Re: A very important question -** 04-24-2005

Welcome to the forums sister.

Insha'Allah you will have a very enjoyable stay.

Now coming to the issue of birth control, there is nothing in Islam that prohibits it so long as it is done consensually for valid reasons such as the following: putting off pregnancy until such time when the spouses are in a better position to shoulder the responsibilities of parenting, to allow for space between pregnancies in order to provide proper nurturing and care to existing children, et cetera.

Birth control is, however, forbidden or undesirable when it is resorted to as a permanent measure to prevent conception altogether; likewise, it is forbidden if resorted to for fear of poverty. Allah says, “Don’t kill your children for fear of poverty; it is We who provide sustenance for them and you; verily killing them is a most heinous crime!” (Al-Isra’: 31). After reflecting on this verse, scholars have concluded that practicing birth control for fear of poverty is unlawful since it implies weakness of faith and trust in Allah as the Provider and Sustainer of all beings.”

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Celestial · **Re: A very important question -** 04-24-2005

Salaam, i couldn't have said it better

. but i would like to add that it really dependents on your situation. my advice is to see an scholar and tell him about your situation and see what he says. i don't think we can say much with our knowledge i am afraid.

don't forget that the first reason for someone to get married is to increase the numbers of the muslim umh, the more the better

. and just like osman said Allah will provide for them.

solid_snake · **Re: A very important question -** 04-24-2005

use birth control.

*charisma* · **Re: A very important question -** 04-25-2005

Asalamu Alaikum

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME TO THE FORUM OKHTI!!!!!!!!!

HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY UR STAY INSHALLAH!

fi aman Allah
w'salaam

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sister_fatima Limited Member Status: Offline Posts: 3 Reputation: 10 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cairo, Egypt Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	A very important question - 04-24-2005 Salam brothers and sisters. Peace and blessings be upon the prophet. I want to ask a question: I have three kids (2 boys and a girl) ilhumdulillah; what I want to know is is it halal or haram for me to use birth control, since right now we don't want any more children. (I just gave birth to A'isha in December 2004) We also have Ibrahim (5 years) and Idris (3 yrs). Life is expensive and we just can't afford any more. The thing is, I feel like birth control is haram. what do u think?

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Celestial Allahu Akbar Status: Offline Posts: 44 Reputation: 18 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Dec 2004 Gender:	Re: A very important question - 04-24-2005 salaam, i think that is a very difficult question to answer. but i will try to find out for you today ( inshallah ).

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zAk Administrator Status: Offline Posts: 20,536 Reputation: 55006 Rep Power: 112 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cyberabad Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: A very important question - 04-24-2005 WaAlaykum Assalaam Sis, welcome to the forums, n for ur question, wait till someone share their Views

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Osman Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 3,571 Reputation: 16416 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Warrington, England Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: A very important question - 04-24-2005 Welcome to the forums sister. Insha'Allah you will have a very enjoyable stay. Now coming to the issue of birth control, there is nothing in Islam that prohibits it so long as it is done consensually for valid reasons such as the following: putting off pregnancy until such time when the spouses are in a better position to shoulder the responsibilities of parenting, to allow for space between pregnancies in order to provide proper nurturing and care to existing children, et cetera. Birth control is, however, forbidden or undesirable when it is resorted to as a permanent measure to prevent conception altogether; likewise, it is forbidden if resorted to for fear of poverty. Allah says, “Don’t kill your children for fear of poverty; it is We who provide sustenance for them and you; verily killing them is a most heinous crime!” (Al-Isra’: 31). After reflecting on this verse, scholars have concluded that practicing birth control for fear of poverty is unlawful since it implies weakness of faith and trust in Allah as the Provider and Sustainer of all beings.” Source

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Celestial Allahu Akbar Status: Offline Posts: 44 Reputation: 18 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Dec 2004 Gender:	Re: A very important question - 04-24-2005 Salaam, i couldn't have said it better . but i would like to add that it really dependents on your situation. my advice is to see an scholar and tell him about your situation and see what he says. i don't think we can say much with our knowledge i am afraid. don't forget that the first reason for someone to get married is to increase the numbers of the muslim umh, the more the better . and just like osman said Allah will provide for them.

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solid_snake LI Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 293 Reputation: 266 Rep Power: 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Gender: Way of Life: Undisclosed	Re: A very important question - 04-24-2005 use birth control.

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charisma Malikaat Falesteen Status: Offline Posts: 1,776 Reputation: 15711 Rep Power: 43 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: I am a traveller, May Jannah be my home ameen Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: A very important question - 04-25-2005 Asalamu Alaikum WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME TO THE FORUM OKHTI!!!!!!!!! HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY UR STAY INSHALLAH! fi aman Allah w'salaam __________________ "No pain, no gain." "Pain is weakness leaving the body." "What doesn't kill me, makes me stronger." Allah puts no burden on any person beyond what He has given him. After a difficulty, Allah will soon grant relief. [65:7]