Fatwa #1278229 September 2004United States of America
Is Family Plannig is allowed in Special Cases?
Question
We have two kids and one has some disabilities and he need special attention all the time. In such situation if we have third kid we may neglect the disabled one, and in such a scenario can we go ahead for family planning? Is it allowed ? Please reply in detail. Wasalam
Answer
Q: Are contraceptions permissible?
A: All forms of reversible contraception (e.g. condoms, IUD, etc.) are permissible on condition that it is not used out of fear of poverty and also that it is consentual between husband and wife.
Hadhrat Abu Saéed Khudhry (RA) reports that one person asked Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) about Azal (Coitus Interruptus). Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) replied, 'When Allah Taãla intends creating a child, nothing can stop him.' (Mishkãt pg. 275; Qadeemi)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
A: All forms of reversible contraception (e.g. condoms, IUD, etc.) are permissible on condition that it is not used out of fear of poverty and also that it is consentual between husband and wife.
Hadhrat Abu Saéed Khudhry (RA) reports that one person asked Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) about Azal (Coitus Interruptus). Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) replied, 'When Allah Taãla intends creating a child, nothing can stop him.' (Mishkãt pg. 275; Qadeemi)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai