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What is the ruling on using methods of birth control?

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Question:
I inform Your Eminence that some of the brothers informed me that if women take the coffee bean immediately after giving birth, they will not become pregnant. And if they take two or three, they will not become pregnant for three years, meaning the bean lasts for a year. Also, it has no effect on them at all, and it is easier than contraceptive pills in preventing pregnancy.

Answer:
If this is beneficial, there is no harm in it, if it is used when there is a need. But do not use this except in cases of dire necessity, such as when doctors advise her that pregnancy is harmful to her due to a disease in the uterus, or another disease that has afflicted her, and the doctors advise her to refrain from pregnancy for one or two years, and she uses the coffee bean or something else that does not harm her, if that is known. As for taking it to prevent pregnancy absolutely, no, it is not permissible. Pregnancy is sought after. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded striving to increase the nation. Taking pills or anything else is only done with the guidance of doctors and the consent of the husband, if she has a living husband. These matters that the Lord and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) guided to are necessary. So do not take pills or any other preventatives except with the guidance of trustworthy, reliable doctors and the consent of the husband. Yes.
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ ابن باز Alsheikh Binbaz»، 496 ما حكم استعمال وسائل تنظيم الحمل؟ للإمام ابن باز — youtube.com

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