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Is it permissible for a woman who wants to devote herself to raising her children and worship to use contraception?

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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This is a woman asking, and she says: I am a woman of forty years, and I have children from a husband who passed away (may Allah have mercy on him). I have now married another man and given birth to one daughter from him. I am a sick woman, and I want to devote myself to raising my children, worship, and seeking knowledge. The question is: Is it permissible for me to use contraception?

Answer:
No, it is not permissible to use contraception. Perhaps Allah will answer her with a child who will be a source of happiness for her and for the Muslims. Offspring is sought after as much as possible, except in the case of illness. If she has an illness where she fears for her life if she becomes pregnant, she may take what prevents pregnancy. But if there is no danger to her, offspring is sought after, and perhaps Allah will bring a child who will be a source of happiness for her and for the Muslims. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1615] هل يجوز استخدام مانع الحمل للمرأة التي تريد التفرغ لتربية أبنائها والعبادة؟ - الفوزان — youtube.com

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