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Using birth control pills

· 26 Shawwal 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

My question is whether Islam allows a nursing mother to use birth control pills?

Answer

If it is for the correct reasons, it will be permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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