The Definitive Statement on the Ruling of 'Azl
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Question:
And another asks: What is the definitive statement regarding 'azl? And what is the ruling on marrying with witnesses who are not righteous?
Answer:
'Azl, if there is a need for it, is permissible. Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "We used to practice 'azl while the Qur'an was being revealed." And in the other narration, he said: "The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was informed of this, but he did not forbid us." If there is a need for it because the woman is exhausted after childbirth and there is a fear that she will become pregnant quickly, preventing her from being able to raise her children, then practicing 'azl for a period of time is permissible.
The scholars have indicated that contraceptive pills are forbidden, and the Council of Senior Scholars has ruled that taking pills is prohibited except in cases of dire necessity, such as a woman who has an illness that pregnancy would harm her; in that case, there is no harm in taking them if the doctors have determined that pregnancy would harm her. Or a woman who is pregnant, and this is for a short period, such as one or two years during breastfeeding, so that she can become strong and be able to raise her children and care for them. Otherwise, it is obligatory to prohibit this and to be cautious of it.
Likewise, 'azl, if practiced as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) approved for a period of time. 'Azl is when he has intercourse with her, and when he feels the semen coming out, he withdraws his penis and ejaculates outside so that she does not become pregnant. This is 'azl, and it is similar to taking pills, and it is the evidence for the permissibility of taking them in cases of need and dire necessity.
The point is: that refraining from 'azl is preferable whenever possible, because the provision of children is upon Allah, and the Lawgiver seeks the multiplication of offspring so that they may worship Allah and obey Him. And in not practicing 'azl, there is the perfection of pleasure in intercourse and the satisfaction of desire. And if he withdraws his penis when the semen descends, this weakens the intercourse and weakens the satisfaction of desire. And it may be difficult for a person; therefore, in such a case, he should not practice 'azl, and he should enjoy what Allah has made lawful for him, and the provision is upon Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) if she becomes pregnant.
And she should also be patient and seek help from Allah in raising her children, even if they are many. But if dire necessity calls for it, there is no harm in 'azl, and there is no harm in taking contraceptive medication for a short period, by which the woman seeks help in raising her children.
And another asks: What is the definitive statement regarding 'azl? And what is the ruling on marrying with witnesses who are not righteous?
Answer:
'Azl, if there is a need for it, is permissible. Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "We used to practice 'azl while the Qur'an was being revealed." And in the other narration, he said: "The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was informed of this, but he did not forbid us." If there is a need for it because the woman is exhausted after childbirth and there is a fear that she will become pregnant quickly, preventing her from being able to raise her children, then practicing 'azl for a period of time is permissible.
The scholars have indicated that contraceptive pills are forbidden, and the Council of Senior Scholars has ruled that taking pills is prohibited except in cases of dire necessity, such as a woman who has an illness that pregnancy would harm her; in that case, there is no harm in taking them if the doctors have determined that pregnancy would harm her. Or a woman who is pregnant, and this is for a short period, such as one or two years during breastfeeding, so that she can become strong and be able to raise her children and care for them. Otherwise, it is obligatory to prohibit this and to be cautious of it.
Likewise, 'azl, if practiced as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) approved for a period of time. 'Azl is when he has intercourse with her, and when he feels the semen coming out, he withdraws his penis and ejaculates outside so that she does not become pregnant. This is 'azl, and it is similar to taking pills, and it is the evidence for the permissibility of taking them in cases of need and dire necessity.
The point is: that refraining from 'azl is preferable whenever possible, because the provision of children is upon Allah, and the Lawgiver seeks the multiplication of offspring so that they may worship Allah and obey Him. And in not practicing 'azl, there is the perfection of pleasure in intercourse and the satisfaction of desire. And if he withdraws his penis when the semen descends, this weakens the intercourse and weakens the satisfaction of desire. And it may be difficult for a person; therefore, in such a case, he should not practice 'azl, and he should enjoy what Allah has made lawful for him, and the provision is upon Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) if she becomes pregnant.
And she should also be patient and seek help from Allah in raising her children, even if they are many. But if dire necessity calls for it, there is no harm in 'azl, and there is no harm in taking contraceptive medication for a short period, by which the woman seeks help in raising her children.
Source
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