What types of contraceptives are permissible?

Published as Contraceptives

· 25 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

1. What types of contraceptives are permissible?

2. Being more specific: the implant in the arm, for 3 years. Is this permissible?

Answer

1. We do not know about contraceptives.

2. We do not know how it functions.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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