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Taking contraception pills

· 17 Rajab 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is taking contraception pills before your first child haraam?

Answer

It is not haraam, but it is not the right practice.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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