The Ruling on Family Planning

Question:
This is a resident of Riyadh who says: My wife and I agreed not to have children other than one son and one daughter, and we will raise them for the coming years so that they become capable of bearing responsibility and able to live. What is the ruling in the Shari'ah, in your view, on limiting the number of children to one or two for life?

Answer:
This is not permissible. Limiting the number of children is not possible; the offspring that Allah has decreed must come into existence.
Therefore, one must place reliance on Allah, and also seek offspring. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Therefore, limiting the number of children is not permissible. This is a plot by the disbelievers to reduce the number of Muslims and weaken them, so do not resort to it. This is a bad opinion of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), thinking that if children are numerous, they will be in need and not find maintenance. Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) does not create a soul except that He provides for its sustenance; He provides for its sustenance (Glorified and Exalted is He). Therefore, one must place reliance on Allah and combat this idea, which is limiting the number of children or preventing offspring. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.