A very important question

[sister_fatima]

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]

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

 

[Uthman]

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]

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

 

[solid_snake]

use birth control.

 

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