The ruling on using contraceptives until one is reassured about the husband's character
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Question:
This questioner (Abu Abd al-Rahman, S. A. S.) from the Sudair region says in this question: The use of contraceptives after marriage has become widespread recently, so that the wife can observe the husband's behavior. If it is good, she stops taking the pills; if the opposite is the case, she continues until divorce. The intention behind this is the issue of having a child between them. What is the correct solution to this according to the ruling of the Shari'ah in your view? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
I do not know of any basis for using pills with this intention, and what is prescribed is to leave that off; because Allah may grant them a child who will be a cause of affection, love, and the continuation of the marriage. So I do not see a reason for using pills at the beginning of the marriage. Rather, the Sunnah is to leave that off, and what is prescribed is to leave that off.
In solving this problem—there is consideration in solving the problem of using pills—rather, what is prescribed is to leave that off; perhaps Allah will grant them a child, and it will be a cause of love and harmony between them. Except in the case of a cause, that there is a Shari'ah cause, such as being ill where pregnancy harms her, or other reasons from which harm is feared. As for this intention, to know the husband's condition, what appears to me from the Shari'ah is not using these pills, and having good opinion of Allah. Perhaps Allah will grant them a child who will be a cause of harmony, unity, and the continuation of the marriage.
The intended meaning is that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan al-Bayhaqi 10:869 So the desire for a child is a sought-after matter, and having a bad opinion has no basis. Rather, she should have a good opinion of Allah, and leave off using the pills. Perhaps Allah will make therein good and blessing.
This questioner (Abu Abd al-Rahman, S. A. S.) from the Sudair region says in this question: The use of contraceptives after marriage has become widespread recently, so that the wife can observe the husband's behavior. If it is good, she stops taking the pills; if the opposite is the case, she continues until divorce. The intention behind this is the issue of having a child between them. What is the correct solution to this according to the ruling of the Shari'ah in your view? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
I do not know of any basis for using pills with this intention, and what is prescribed is to leave that off; because Allah may grant them a child who will be a cause of affection, love, and the continuation of the marriage. So I do not see a reason for using pills at the beginning of the marriage. Rather, the Sunnah is to leave that off, and what is prescribed is to leave that off.
In solving this problem—there is consideration in solving the problem of using pills—rather, what is prescribed is to leave that off; perhaps Allah will grant them a child, and it will be a cause of love and harmony between them. Except in the case of a cause, that there is a Shari'ah cause, such as being ill where pregnancy harms her, or other reasons from which harm is feared. As for this intention, to know the husband's condition, what appears to me from the Shari'ah is not using these pills, and having good opinion of Allah. Perhaps Allah will grant them a child who will be a cause of harmony, unity, and the continuation of the marriage.
The intended meaning is that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Marry the fertile and loving women, for I will be boasting with you before the nations on the Day of Resurrection.
تزوجوا الولود الودود؛ فإني مكاثر بكم الأمم يوم القيامة
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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