Permitted and prohibited methods of contraception in islam. Completely series and deals with the authentic sunnah regarding abortion. Sex education in islam has never been taboo and it suffices to listen to scholars of islam, the first one is our prophet saas to be convinved that no question is a bad question. In order to explore an islamic perspective on these issues, it is necessary to have a. Birth control, also known as contraception and fertility control, is a method or device used to.
Therefore, we hypothesized that ethnicity, religion and the linkages between them are important factors associated with current use of contraception among women of reproductive age 1549 years in nigeria. Religion, ethnicity and contraceptive use among reproductive. Clergy have innovated the prohibition of contraception for believing couples. Introduction islam, like other major world religions with the very recent exception of certain liberal denominations in the west, prohibits categorically all. Contraception refuses to honor the full human nature of sex. Jeddah, saudi arabia an islamic view on contraception and abortion 0men marry the kjnd and fertile, for i. Abu dawood and nasai keeping the ethos of islam in mind, it is clear what contraception is not meant for. Where it is not used in specific circumstances, it is likely to be because it is not available very easily. Contraception is not haraam and there is hadith evidence to support its permissibility. Islamic perspectives on birth control american international. The guttmacher institute is registered as a 501c3 nonprofit organization under the tax identification number 2890727.
Findings suggest american muslim womens contraception utilization patterns share certain similarities with both american women in general and disadvantaged racial and ethnic minority groups in the united states, implying that factors that influence american muslim womens use of contraceptives are possibly countervailing and likely. Dec 17, 2008 contraception is not haraam and there is hadith evidence to support its permissibility. This chapter considers the islamic approach to the questions of family planning, contraception, and abortion. Aug 01, 2017 the permissibility of contraception does not in any way contradict the qurans and sunnahs encouragement for procreation. Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable. Khairkar reader, department of geography, pune university, puneindia abstract. Permitted and prohibited methods of contraception in islam part ii.
On one hand, if you relate sex to the original sin and equate it with evil, and allow sexual intercourse only for the purpose of procreation then, obviously, you will be totally opposed to birth control. Still, the unmet needs among women in the muslim planning. Pdf family planning and contraception in islamic countries. The sperm fertilizes the ovum but the zygote formed is destroyed by the coppert and is prevented from being implanted on the uterine wall mothers womb. Introduction the question of birth control has created much debate in the western world. In islam, contraceptives are allowed if they do not threaten health, although their use is. The person that limits his offspring without having a legitimate reason for doing so, i hold him to be foolish if not a disbeliever in the qadaa and the qadar divine execution and. Muslim women in the united states are an understudied population. In the last issue, we looked at the permissibility of birth control in islam as well as the process of fertilization. Hearld, muslim womens experiences with stigma, abuse, and depression. Thus it is a very early abortion, which is prohibited in islam. Challenging assumptions about the use of contraception by. People over 50 is available as a free download below or as a printed booklet.
Archived pdf from the original on september 21, 20. This is, in part, because religious identification is not routinely collected in social science studies, making it impossible to examine outcomes across religion. Several hindu scriptures include advice on what a couple should do to promote conception and have a baby and provide contraceptive advice in this way. Your guide to the contraceptive implant pdf dec 2019. Anderson n a large and growing body of literature explores the health benefits related to services received at family planning clinics. Islamic medicine has known about birth control for centuries for example the muslim writers avicenna 9801037 and alrazi d 923 or 924 refer to different methods of contraception. Pdf knowledge and use of modern contraception among. Sep 07, 2009 islamic medicine has known about birth control for centuries for example the muslim writers avicenna 9801037 and alrazi d 923 or 924 refer to different methods of contraception. Abstract birth control has been misconstued in the muslim circle as a kind of innovation which has been developed to. Hindu views on contraception religion and relationships. Introduction abortion literally means the deliberate termination of human pregnancy, the natural expulsion of a foetus from the womb before birth. In keeping with predominate islamic attitudes toward birth control, the legal status of contraception in muslim countries derived primarily from european civil codes. On the contrary, most of the sayings hadith of the prophet mohammed the second.
Leaflet and booklet downloads for professionals fpa. If practised for any reason which is unlawful in islam, then contraception will likewise be unlawful, e. Apr 27, 2011 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. The first source of islamic law, the koran, does not mention contraception. Ii, issue 1,january 2011 157 obstacles in the use of contraception among muslims shaikh tayyaba k. Aug 01, 2017 permitted and prohibited methods of contraception in islam part ii august 1, 2017 3775 in the last issue, we looked at the permissibility of birth control in islam as well as the process of fertilization. The quran contains no clear or explicit text regarding birth control. We get female captives as our share of booty, and we are interested in their prices, what is your opinion about coitus interruptus. Islaamic perspective of contraception and abortion.
Aspects of the management of the rising life comparing islamic. Jun 03, 2007 though it is known as contraception but technically it is contraimplantation. Islamic perspectives on birth control salako taofiki ajani lecturer, islamic studies unit department of religious studies college of humanities tai solarin university of education, ijagun, ijebuode ogun state, nigeria. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. It is therefore not a new issue or an innovation in islam, but what may be new will be the modern trends and scientific approaches which have been adopted in carrying out birth control. Birth control islamic edicts on family planning al. By separating and denying one of sexs inherent functions, contraception also denies sexs inherent meaning. More resources are listed at the end of this booklet if you want more. The health benefits of services provided at family planning centers megan l. Attitudes towards and use of contraception in the muslim. Results of a sample study conducted in the united states journal of womens health 26, no. Nobody objects to contraception in hinduism and many use it as it is readily available. Most islamic scholars and muslim reproductive health experts accept the use of temporary contraceptive methods under islam. Religious adherents vary widely in their views on birth control.
To download a pdf version in footnote format for easier reading and navigation of the notes click here. What is the ruling concerning putting limitations to the amount of offspring one has. The morality of contraception center for american progress. In general, it is permissible to use birth control to prevent pregnancy, and it is also permitted to use the various forms of birth control. Selected practice recommendations for contraceptive use us spr ebook provides guidance for healthcare providers on common, yet sometimes complex, management issues around the initiation and use of specific contraceptive methods. Abortion, ethics, islam, life right, foetus, ensoulment, science, hadith. It can be a false trap to fall into they are arabknow arabic, so they must know islam better. Birth control or contraception is any method used to prevent pregnancy. The morality of contraception family planning is family values, say the majority of americas major religions by eleni towns and sally steenland posted on february 23, 2012, 9. Their only argument that a believer should produce as many children as possible is in direct opposition to the quran. This can be true even between different branches of one faith, as in the case of judaism.
Reproductive health scholars can comfortably weigh the protective benefits of condom use compared to the convenience of intrauterine devices. The author presents leading muslim positions on issues of contraception, abortion. Depo provera an injection of progestogen stops ovaries from releasing an egg each month no serious concerns one injection lasts 12 weeks doesnt interfere with sexual intercourse usually no periods useful for. This no doubt has a deep influence on the very core of our society and thus raises many ethical and religious questions, particularly surrounding abortion. Birth control options pamphlet on contraceptive methods. And that is the answer to the question we asked above why contraception and religion differ on the meaning of sex, too. Your birth control choices reproductive health access project february 2020 method how well does it work. Selected recommendations for contraceptive use, 2016. Nov 19, 2015 this feature is not available right now. This is probably the best book about birth control in islam. Jul 05, 2010 though it is known as contraception but technically it is contraimplantation. Birth control has been misconstued in the muslim circle as a kind of innovation which has been developed to satisfy western understanding. Many of our leaflets and booklets are available to download in pdf format. The us spr ebooks are free for you to download to your apple.
If becoming pregnant would lead to a danger or hazard to the womans life, then the woman is permitted for as long as there is a probability of her life being in danger to employ the methods of birth control and it does not. Hearld, muslim womens use of contraception in the united states reproductive health 15, no. Some religious believers find that their own opinions of the use of birth control differ from the beliefs espoused by the leaders of their faith, and many grapple with the ethical dilemma of what is conceived as correct action according to. Islamic perspectives on birth control salako taofiki ajani lecturer, islamic studies unit.
Quranicpath contraception birth control is not forbidden. Obstacles in the use of contraception among muslims shaikh tayyaba k. Jun 25, 2018 read more in henna budhwani, jami anderson, and kristine r. It will certainly be a good way to simply look, open, and also check out guide an introduction to islam, 4th by frederick denny while because time. Many modern muslim parents feel too shy to talk about sexual issues, especially in their families, creating tension where there should not be any. Challenging assumptions about the use of contraception by u. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions.
There is no disapproval in islam so far as i am aware of contraception as there is by the catholic church. However, for most people, contraception continues to be a sensitive subject not appropriate for casual conversation and consequently many americans lack an adequate understanding of their contraception options. Others perceive it as a concept which is totally against the principle of islam. Your birth control choices reproductive health access. Islamic medicine has known about birth control for centuries for example the muslim writers avicenna 9801037 and alrazi d 923 or 924 refer. When it comes to sex and relationships, multiple studies have shown that women who are more religious are less likely to use contraception.
More resources are listed at the end of this booklet if you want more information or need to speak with someone directly. This booklet outlines different birth control methods and issues to consider when deciding to become sexually active. Family planning and contraception in islamic countries. Islam forbids premarital intimacy of unmarried muslim youths islam encourages muslims to have as many children as possible, islam approves use of contraception between husband and wife which are not harmful, are reversible and not causing abortion for child spacing and health issue.
Islamic scholars vary in their opinions about contraception, but only the most conservative scholars prohibit birth control in all instances. Regarding the first question that why is polygamy allowed for the male, and not for the woman. According to the shi ah fiqh, family planning as a private measure to space or regulate the family size for health or economic reasons is permissible. Justification for birth control in islam birth control has been established to be as age long as the advent of islam and throughout the stages of its development.
The position of islamic tradition on contraception. How to use pros cons external condom 87% use a new condom each time you have sex use a polyurethane. Several hindu scriptures include advice on what a couple should do to promote conception and have a baby and provide. Contraception pills progestin ec plan b onestep and others and ulipristal acetate ella 58 94% ulipristal acetate ec works better than progestin ec if you are overweight ulipristal acetate ec works better than progestin ec in the 25 days after sex works best the sooner you take it after unprotected sex you can take ec up to 5 days after. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. Family planning, contraception, and abortion in islam.
Attitudes towards and use of contraception in the muslim refugee. The contraception deception and the link to abortion. The discussions are based entirely on the holy quran, sunna, and the formal legal rulings propounded by the jurists of. Birth controlcontraception in contrast to christian and jewish traditions, from earliest times family planning and contraception found acceptance in islamic tradition. This study is designed to address this knowledge gap. Muslim womens use of contraception in the united states. Though it is known as contraception but technically it is contraimplantation. Virtually all scholars consider allowances for the mothers health, and most allow for at least some forms of birth control when it is a mutual decision by husband and wife. In this brochure you will read about the guidelines found in islam to help you decide on the method of contraception that is right for muslim womens league birth control and islam you and your spouse. Many modern muslim parents feel too shy to talk about sexual issues, especially in their. Contact family planning for detailed information on any of these methods. In islam, procreation is notonly an integral partof matrimony but, it is considered an act ofworship, as it fulfills ajrahsorders ofmultiplying and filling the reprili requests. Knowledge and use of modern contraception among muslim women in zaria, nigeria. The discussions are based entirely on the holy quran, sunna, and the formal legal rulings propounded by the jurists of the four major sunni schools of islamic law.