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Doctor suggesting contraceptive measures based on poverty

· 6 Rajab 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Being a medical doctor, is it permissible to suggest contraceptive measures for couples having recurrent pregnancies and facing extreme poverty which affects adversely maternal health?

Answer

To advise preventative measures based on poverty is wrong and against a Muslim's belief.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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