What is the ruling on a man preventing his wife from giving birth on the grounds that he wants to enjoy her?
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Question:
The questioner: What is the ruling on a man preventing his wife from giving birth on the grounds that he wants to enjoy her?
Answer:
This is not permissible. Preventing pregnancy is not permissible except for a valid Shari'ah excuse, such as if there is a fear of death for her if she becomes pregnant. In that case, there is no harm in taking what prevents pregnancy, cuts it off, and stops it. But if there is no danger to her and no fear for her, and he merely wants to enjoy her, then this is not permissible. Limiting the number of children is not permissible.
Spacing out children is only done when there is a need, meaning one takes what prevents pregnancy until the woman is strong enough to accept a new pregnancy. This is called spacing out children, and there is no harm in it when there is a need. Yes.
The questioner: What is the ruling on a man preventing his wife from giving birth on the grounds that he wants to enjoy her?
Answer:
This is not permissible. Preventing pregnancy is not permissible except for a valid Shari'ah excuse, such as if there is a fear of death for her if she becomes pregnant. In that case, there is no harm in taking what prevents pregnancy, cuts it off, and stops it. But if there is no danger to her and no fear for her, and he merely wants to enjoy her, then this is not permissible. Limiting the number of children is not permissible.
Spacing out children is only done when there is a need, meaning one takes what prevents pregnancy until the woman is strong enough to accept a new pregnancy. This is called spacing out children, and there is no harm in it when there is a need. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2077- 4717] ما حكم منع الرجل للمرأة من الإنجاب بحجة أنه يريد الاستمتاع بها؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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