The Ruling on Family Planning Due to Health Conditions
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Question:
Salih, this is the mother of Ibrahim from Riyadh. She says: I am an older woman, and childbirth has been a burden on me every year. What is the ruling on family planning given my health conditions? Please advise us, may Allah bless you.
Answer:
Do not dislike having children, for it is good for you and for the Muslims. If having children causes you clear harm, then consult the doctors. If they decide to prevent pregnancy and you are compelled to prevent it, then there is no harm in that. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Salih, this is the mother of Ibrahim from Riyadh. She says: I am an older woman, and childbirth has been a burden on me every year. What is the ruling on family planning given my health conditions? Please advise us, may Allah bless you.
Answer:
Do not dislike having children, for it is good for you and for the Muslims. If having children causes you clear harm, then consult the doctors. If they decide to prevent pregnancy and you are compelled to prevent it, then there is no harm in that. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/259 — archive.org (2:52)
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