The Ruling on the Condition of Non-Childbearing in Marriage
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Question:
We move on to a message from its sender, Al-Jad'i al-Jad'ani, from his grandfather. He says: A divorced woman who has children was proposed to by a married man who also has children. He stipulated between them that there would be absolutely no childbearing, and she agreed to this, and the contract and marriage were completed. What is the ruling on this condition?
Answer:
This condition is invalid because offspring are sought after, and progeny are desired. Therefore, it is not permissible for him to stipulate this condition upon her. Every condition that is not in the Book of Allah is invalid. Among the greatest objectives of marriage is the attainment of progeny and childbearing. It is not sufficient for a person to say, "I have children," because the children may not be good or beneficial to him; they may die. The more children one has, and the more Allah makes them righteous, the greater the good for him and for the Muslim community. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
We move on to a message from its sender, Al-Jad'i al-Jad'ani, from his grandfather. He says: A divorced woman who has children was proposed to by a married man who also has children. He stipulated between them that there would be absolutely no childbearing, and she agreed to this, and the contract and marriage were completed. What is the ruling on this condition?
Answer:
This condition is invalid because offspring are sought after, and progeny are desired. Therefore, it is not permissible for him to stipulate this condition upon her. Every condition that is not in the Book of Allah is invalid. Among the greatest objectives of marriage is the attainment of progeny and childbearing. It is not sufficient for a person to say, "I have children," because the children may not be good or beneficial to him; they may die. The more children one has, and the more Allah makes them righteous, the greater the good for him and for the Muslim community. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/258 — archive.org (4:01)
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