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Are contraceptive patches allowed in Islam?

Published as Using contraceptive patches

· 26 Jumada II 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Are contraceptive patches allowed in Islam?

Answer

It is permissible to wear the patch, however if ghusl is compulsory, then one should remove the patch and wash the entire body.

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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