There are lots of different methods available so theres definitely one out there that suits you, your lifestyle and your partner, so. When one or both members of a couple mistakenly believe that their condom has been punctured due to fierce intercourse. The jewish view on birth control currently varies between the orthodox, conservative, and reform branches of judaism. Birth control islamic edicts on family planning al.
Basim musallam in this study of birth control in the classical islamic world, basim musallam demonstrates. Sayings hadith and acts sunnah of the holy prophet pbuh. May 07, 2006 if emergency contraception is a potential abortifacient, then the same would seem to be true for the pill, which tens of millions of women have taken over the past several decades. The discussions are based entirely on the holy quran, sunna, and the formal legal rulings propounded by the jurists of the four major sunni schools of islamic. The low levels of contraceptive use among muslims are accounted for by their low socioeconomic characteristics in addition to islam. This can be true even between different branches of one faith, as in the case of judaism. Regarding family planning, there are dos and donts for that, you can refer to. The rational interpretation of natural law catholics and.
Birth control is for every one whether you are rich or poor you follow. Islams official stance on birth control is that all forms of it are permissible if both parties consent to its use. I investigate where this method fits in society and education. Still, the unmet needs among women in the muslim planning. A woman can get pregnant if a mans sperm reaches one of her eggs ova.
Family planning and contraception in islamic countries. Family planning, contraception, and abortion in islam. Written thirty to fifty years after christs death, it gives the earliest evidence of a christian condemnation of contraception. This was commonly practiced during the time of the prophet muhammad, and he did not universally. Islamic law contains rulings on various types of contraception. Powered by itiox 20142016 and licensed under cc byncnd 4. With humor, whim, and a little revival of sex ed, miscontraceptions explores my journey off the pill into the fertility awareness method. The rational interpretation of natural law the following readings have been selected to illustrate the interpretation of natural law by authors who place the emphasis on the mind. Islam s approach to the issue of birth control and abortion is very balanced. Rivera of family health international, north carolina, united states of america.
Pdf family planning and contraception in islamic countries. In the perspective of islam, human sexual relations are limited only by the genuine interests of the present society, or the posterity. Nov 17, 20 this is a great pdf book about birth control. Medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use. These range from a simple calendar to more complex versions that require users to take their temperature every day. Among orthodox judaism, use of birth control has been considered only. Whats new in contraception 2012contraception 2012 sharon myoji schnare rn, fnp, cnm, msn, faanp member cdc advisory board for mec ctupdate120911final. Awareness and use of contraceptives among saudi women.
The distinctive feature of human beings is that they possess the faculty of reason. Abortion after the implantation of the fertilized ovum in the. Sex and society in islam considers the impact of birth control in classical islamic world and argues that contrary to most beliefs, contraceptives were sanctioned by islamic law and opinion. This chapter considers the islamic approach to the questions of family planning, contraception, and abortion. This was commonly practiced during the time of the prophet muhammad, and he did not universally object to it. While this official stance may seem very liberal, its critical to understand that in islam, if the. While this official stance may seem very liberal, its critical to understand that in islam, if the husband does not consent to the wifes use of birth control, she is not permitted to use it. The history of birth control, also known as contraception and fertility control, refers to the methods or devices that have been historically used to prevent pregnancy.
In this article the researcher analyzed induced abortion from an islamic ethical point of view with a particular focus on when life right begins. This chapter begins by discussing some of the essential islamic teachings about god and humanity, which form the basis for an islamic. But it began in the dawn of christianity, with a document called the teaching of the twelve apostles or didache. The people in the west have the habit of attributing every good thing to themselves and try to prove that it is because of them that the world got this blessing. Sep 15, 2016 fortyeight years ago this past july, our story reached a dramatic climax. The koran does not explicitly address abortion, but there is general agreement in islam that abortion is only permitted for the most serious reasons, such as saving a womans life.
There is no disapproval in islam so far as i am aware of contraception as there is by the catholic church. Sep 07, 2009 islamic medicine has known about birth control for centuries for example the muslim writers avicenna 9801037 and alrazi d 923 or 924 refer to different methods of contraception. Some scholars out of ignorance permit this temporary method of family planning without knowing its detail. The reason for this is that a person cannot depend on the environment to help their children practice islam, for example in muslim lands when it is the time for salaah, the azaan will be called loudly and all businesses will take a break and go to the masjid etc. In this connection, the islamic approach follows well known guidelines, leading neither to any sense of sexual deprivation and frustration, nor to any repressed or inhibited sexual desire. If you weigh more than 70kg and you choose to take ecp, you should ask if taking a double dose is the right option. Click on the following link immediatley below to open the onepage. Abortion, ethics, islam, life right, foetus, ensoulment, science, hadith. Download pdf sex and society in islam birth control. In order to explore an islamic perspective on these issues, it is necessary to have a broader grasp of some of the fundamentals of islam. Religious adherents vary widely in their views on birth control. Other countries with sizeable muslim populations and low contraceptive. Although women have been taken into consideration due to their physiological structure in reproduction, their needs and desires have been accorded little or no attention.
But more conservative islamic leaders have openly campaigned. This book narrates that islam has forbidden celibacy, monasticism and castration for such purposes. Religious affiliation affects the use of contraceptives and plays a vital role in the reproductive behaviours of women in kenya. Spouses need to be sensitive to each others needs for fulfillment, however, and practice this method only if both agree. What is the ruling on family planning and temporarily. In general, it is permissible to use birth control to prevent pregnancy, and it is also permitted to use the various forms of birth control. Principles that led to fatwas rulings in both these theological traditions, together with the main arguments of the debate between the proponents and opponents of family planning in islam and. Contraception v acknowledgements the world health organization who would like to thank the author of this paper, dr r. If you weigh more than 70kg, the ecp is less effective and a copper iud is recommended. The incidence of induced abortion is very high in russia, china and the former east european block countries, mainly because of the absence of the pill, and the use of abortion as a means of birth. Thus it is a very early abortion, which is prohibited in islam. Abortion after the implantation of the fertilized ovum in the womb is absolutely forbidden and is considered a crime against the law of god, as well as the foetus. A family planning resource for christian couples with moral considerations for various methods of contraception. Ethics and ethical theories from an islamic perspective.
How many days out of a womans cycle can she get pregnant. There is no single attitude to contraception within islam. Includes info on all birth control methods, books, online discussion forum, and related links. Islam has forbidden celibacy, monasticism and castration for such purposes. Why the global effort for access to contraception is so important. Abstract birth control has been misconstued in the muslim circle as a kind of innovation which has been developed to satisfy western understanding. Contraception and sexual and reproductive awareness among. The question of family planning and birth control was discussed in detail by the majma alfiqh alislaami. Better access to family planning could save lives and strengthen economies. Slide 21 bioethics in islam contraception most scholars are of the view that all forms of contraception that do not damage the health and the reproductive capacity of the person, male or female, are permissible in islam. Attitudes towards and use of contraception in the muslim.
Oct 06, 20 islam prohibits female infeticide, in surah al takurr, ch. The islam and family planning module has now been included in the teaching program of major publicsector medical universities and the regional training institutes of the population welfare department. Urdu pdf book of birth control in islam pdf books, pdf. In this brochure you will read about the guidelines found in islam to help you decide on the method of contraception that is right for muslim womens league birth control and islam you and your spouse. It allows women to prevent pregnancy but forbids them to terminate it. Contraceptive technology 21st edition managing contraception. Many people over the years have thought, oh, just this one time well be ok or it wont happen to me but it can. Islam s official stance on birth control is that all forms of it are permissible if both parties consent to its use. If becoming pregnant would lead to a danger or hazard to the womans life, then the woman is permitted for as long as there is a probability of her life being in danger to employ the methods of birth control and it does not. Contrary to popular belief, fam is not the rhythm method.
This is probably the best book about birth control in islam. A muslim has three sources of knowledge to obtain answers to the questions pertaining to various aspects of human life. Dr zakir naik within the zaarori maloomat forums, part of the mera deen islam category. I am an engineering student, a regular reader of islamic voice. Professional medical help should be sought in order to understand what method of contraception sis ideal for you. But more conservative islamic leaders have openly campaigned against the use of condoms or other birth control methods, thus making population planning in many countries ineffective. Contraception is not haraam and there is hadith evidence to support its permissibility.
Lecturer, islamic studies unit department of religious studies college of humanities tai solarin university of education, ijagun, ijebuode ogun state, nigeria. Suggestions, recommendations, questions, comments, data from the literature, interpretation of laboratory tests and other information provided on this site are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be relied upon as advice from or implied to be a substitute for the professional advice of a physician, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, counselor or other healthcare professional. To save this file, also click the save icon on the aar toolbar. Jul 12, 2012 why the global effort for access to contraception is so important. Jul 05, 2010 the sperm fertilizes the ovum but the zygote formed is destroyed by the coppert and is prevented from being implanted on the uterine wall mothers womb. There are a number of contraceptives available but which method of birth control suits you depends on your sexual life, preferences and your lifestyle as a whole. Contraception is good for the economy, everything else. Dec 17, 2008 it is actually recommended by some scholars to use contraception in nonmuslim lands. You can read online sex and society in islam birth control before the nineteenth century cambridge studies in islamic civilization here in pdf. Susan pasgar over the recent years, reproductive health and rights have been the subject of conferences and assemblies relevant to population, development and rights of women at national and international level. A defense of the christian teaching against contraception. While depending on the biology of their bodies and the physical world in. Muslim women scholaractivists in north america, edited by gisela webb, syracuse university. It takes me 30 seconds a day and tells me when im fertile and when im not, explains journalist holly griggspall, who spent years researching hormonal contraceptives for her booksweetening the pill.
When it comes to sex and relationships, multiple studies have shown that women who are more religious are less likely to use contraception. Islam forbids premarital intimacy of unmarried muslim youths islam encourages muslims to have as many children as possible, islam approves use of contraception between husband and wife which. Any views or opinions in this presentation are solely those of the presenter and do not necessarily. Download book sex and society in islam birth control before the nineteenth century cambridge studies in islamic civilization in pdf format. The discussions are based entirely on the holy quran. A strong cultural preference for sons exists in many countries in east and south asia.
Is family planning permitted by islam the issue of a womans right to contraception, in windows of faith. Some religious believers find that their own opinions of the use of birth control differ from the beliefs espoused by the leaders of their faith, and many grapple with the ethical dilemma of what is conceived as correct action according to. It can be a false trap to fall into they are arabknow arabic, so they must know islam better. The truth about birth control drugs, health concerns, contraceptive devices, fertility awareness, abortion, and stds for christians. Council of the senior scholars of saudi arabia agree that it is not allowed to take birth control pills fataawa. The main components of islam are iman faith, akhlaq ethics, and fiqh, which is the legal rulings that govern the acts of human beings mawdudi 1977. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a. The views of the leaders of juristic schools qualified to interpret the teachings of islam.
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