Knowledge and use of modern contraceptives among muslim. Gudorf contraception and abortion within protestant christianity gloria h. Contraception an islamic perspective journal of the. Religion and the decision to use contraception in india. Virtually all scholars consider allowances for the mothers health, and most allow for at least some forms of birth control when it is a mutual decision by husband and wife.
Hadiths, defined as talk or conversation, refers to the teachings and actions of the prophet muhammad and the early scholars of islam. In keeping with predominate islamic attitudes toward birth control, the legal status of contraception in muslim countries derived primarily from european civil codes. American muslim women are an understudied population. According to islam, the prevailing religion of the region, one. Today, people strive and struggle to unfold and uphold many of the issues that they have identified as important elements to health as a human right, while islam covered all these socalled, newlyfounded health aspects centuries ago. Contraceptive use by method 2019 the united nations. The position commonly and historically shared by islamic jurists coincides with alghazalis interpretation according to which, under many circumstances, coitus interruptus is also tolerated. According to this view, islam does permit family planning, an inference. This is probably the best book about birth control in islam. Religious adherents vary widely in their views on birth control. Scott copy 1 from the john holmes library collection.
Birth controlcontraception oxford islamic studies online. Abortion after the implantation of the fertilized ovum in the womb is absolutely forbidden and is considered a crime against the law of god, and the fetus. The position of islamic law on abortion and contraception the source of the book this book was brought from as under a creative commons license. To the contrmy, its goal is to preserve a dignified quality of life for those already born. Birth control before the nineteenth century, cambridge studies in islamic civilization, 1984. Knowledge and use of modern contraceptives among muslim women.
Why contraception contraception or birth control is a deliberate prevention of pregnancy using any of several methods. Contraceptive beliefs and practices of american muslim women. Rivera of family health international, north carolina, united states of america. Spectacular progress, stagnation, then new priority to family planning, 1965 to 2015 14 the islamic republic of iran. Use of modern contraceptive methods to delay or limit pregnancy is 22%. According to the hadith literature, muslims practiced a form of natural birth control known as azl coitus interruptus, which refers to withdrawing the penis before climax. Hinduism, buddhism, judaism, christianity, and islam and. Contraceptive use was lower among muslims, living in rural areas and sylhet division. Is birth control permissible by islamic law shariah. Apr 27, 2019 islamic scholars vary in their opinions about contraception, but only the most conservative scholars prohibit birth control in all instances.
Family planning and contraception in islamic countries journal of. The first hypothesis is the pure religion effect, that the intellectual content of religion influences contraceptive behavior. Family planning in islam 8 allowed birth control methods. Under normal circumstances, irreversible contraception, whether it is in the form of vasectomy or tubectomy, is absolutely prohibited in shariah. Using data from the 2014 tehran survey of fertility, this international study estimates the likely impact of policy change on future fertility and service delivery. The responsibility for our sustenance and livelihood and all the living things and creatures rests on the creator of the universe, as allah, the exalted, said in the holy quran on various occasions. Contraception or birth control is the method that is to prevent a couple from having children or prevent pregnancy. A 2014 report found that the pill remains the most widely used contraceptive method 27% followed by injectables 12%, condoms 6% and female sterilization 5%. Aug 01, 2017 in the last issue, we looked at the permissibility of birth control in islam as well as the process of fertilization. Jan 01, 1988 since the principle of birth control has been sanctioned by the islamic code, then extrapolation from these three methods to others, e. Although there are verses and one tradition that are related, there are no statements of direct prohibition or endorsement of contraception in the quran, or the sayings or actions of the holy prophet sa. Users of traditional methods of contraception in bangladesh. 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. Family planning and contraception in islamic countries.
According to the hadith literature, muslims practiced a form of natural birth control known as azl coitus interruptus, which refers to withdrawing the penis before climax furthermore, the hadiths contradict each other on the question whether muhammad approved of such an act or not. Religion, contraception, emergency contraception, abortion, buddhism, christianity, chinese traditional beliefs. This uncertainty as well as the confusion caused by conflicting views from different sources have led to a low uptake of contraception in most muslim countries. It is achieved through information, education and the use of contraceptive methods benefits of family planning and contraception family planning is one of the most costeffective investments a country can make in its future 1.
Discussion on birth control or family planning tanzim alusrah in islamic law is primarily concerned with contraception azl. Nov 15, 20 this is probably the best book about birth control in islam. Some contraceptive methods such as male condom, withdrawal and rhythm methods have been used for. Possibly as a result of these social barriers, contraceptive use among married women age 1519 is 47%, lower than among any age group between the ages of 20 and 44, and the unmet need for family planning is higher 17% than among women age 2449 12. Birth control, or family planning through contraception, has become a common practice in society. The use of longacting reversible contraceptives larc peaked at 30% in. Islam has forbidden celibacy, monasticism and castration for such purposes.
Aug 01, 2017 any method of birth control that destroys the nutfah at any stage of its development is prohibited in islam, because it is akin to taking a human life. But within each there are schisms and different interpretations and levels of acceptance. In this journal issue, erfani provides new data addressing likely effects of the current pronatalist policy in iran. Download book the position of islamic law on abortion and. Islam s perspective and verdict on contraception the position of islam on contraception cannot be expressed in one simple sentence. The position commonly and historically shared by islamic jurists c. Every other place in the world, except those places where a peace treaty with the muslims is in place, is part of the dar alharb. Pdf religious and cultural influences on contraception. It is a study that exemplifies the value of collaboration between countries which share values on good governance. Islamic scholars vary in their opinions about contraception, but only the most conservative scholars prohibit birth control in all instances. Oral contraceptives, sociocultural beliefs and psychiatric. Couples all over the world plan their families according to their ongoing circumstances. On the other hand, islamic jurists reference more than just the quran in their teachings.
Islam, christianity and judaism look to procrea tion as an integral part of marriage. Being the world the house of the means, almighty allah. Religious and cultural influences on contraception journal of. Attitudes towards and use of contraception in the muslim. Contraception issues in adolescent health and development department of child and adolescent health and development. Islam s approach to the issue of birth control and abortion is very balanced. Download pdf sex and society in islam birth control before. Many new methods of permanent and temporary contraception. Islam is permissive of family planning, and many muslim countries have active population and family planning programs.
The most widely used modern method is female sterilization 8% while. Using the birth control pill and the coil islam question. Islam and family planning population reference bureau. The introduction of modern contraceptives, the restructuring of family planning fp. Mar 27, 2016 family planning in the legacy of islam.
A woman should not use birth control pills unless the following two conditions are met. Editors page contraception in the middle east the lancet. 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. Family planning in islam 8 allowed birth control methods january 15, 2020, 3. The koran, first source of islamic law, does not mention contraception, while most sayings of the prophet mohammed on the subject tolerate coitus interruptus. Pdf family planning and contraception in islamic countries. However, some demographers argue that the position of islam on birth control and abortion depends very much on the interpretation of different schools of islamic jurisprudence obermeyer 1992. Mar 01, 2017 extracted predictors of contraceptive use among this group of women are age, continuation of first marriage, age at first marriage, place of birth, country of last education, number of children, and house ownership, indicating that a change in these variables changes the likelihood of a woman in this occupational group, to use contraception. Inshaallah, in the next issue we shall analyze contraception options available today and their permissibility for muslims.
Still, the unmet needs among women in the muslim planning. Family planning policies, 1975 to 2015 9 indonesia. The development of modern contraceptives, organized family planning programmes, and international. Birth control and abortion in islam muhammad ibn adam alkawthari isbn. This report gives an overview of muslim countries policies on and support for family plan ning and modern contraception. Contraception and sexual and reproductive awareness among. Includes bibliographical references and index each one an entire world. Is family planning allowed in islam such as usage of contraceptives, protection etc bismillahi rra. Abortion 3940 assault on the death of fetal abortion balance doctrinal study 4971 steeplechase termination of the contract in the corrupt islamic law. This partition flowed from a pan islamic vision, developed during the. This hypothesis is explored by examining womens views on the theological content of islam and hinduism in relation to birth control, provided by a sample of 186 rural hindu and muslim women from southern india.
Aug 26, 2020 currently, the stance of islam on the use of different methods of contraception remains unclear amongst most muslims including physicians as well as couples wishing to use family planning. Birth control also known as contraception and fertility control are the methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy. The quran contains no clear or explicit text regarding birth control. This means that they are using it out of necessity and not religious merit.
Contraceptives and abortion islamic marriage handbook. It is achieved through use of contraceptive methods and the treatme. Being the world the house of the means, almighty allah has ordered us to opt the livelihood means. Women who felt that contraception was unislamic constituted 37. Pdf users of traditional methods of contraception in. Contraception v acknowledgements the world health organization who would like to thank the author of this paper, dr r. Against the social and economic challenges facing the ghanaian muslim youth, this article evaluates their awareness about contraception. On the contrary, most of the sayings hadith of the prophet mohammed the second source of islamic law on the subject, tolerate coitus interruptus azl. This can be true even between different branches of one faith, as in the case of judaism. However, religion was considered to be a main reason for unfavourable beliefs about contraception among moslems in nigeria 28 and pakistan 35. Any method of birth control that destroys the nutfah at any stage of its development is prohibited in islam, because it is akin to taking a human life. Of the 37, 29 representing 78% live in zongos in accra, kumasi, cape coast, takoradi, and tamale which are all urban and education centers. Albrecht family planning, contraception, and abortion in islam. It allows women to prevent pregnancy but forbids them to terminate it.
Family planning services are the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and the spacing and timing of their births. Download pdf sex and society in islam birth control. An islamic view on contraception and abortion scholarly exchange. Pdf in addressing the question of family planning from an islamic perspective, it is necessary to consult the. The three main monotheistic religions, catholicism, judaism, and islam, all limit the right of women to decide about their pregnancies. Islam has forbidden celibacy, monasticism and castration for such. The contraceptive methods used in the middle east are different to those used in europe and the usa. Writings of muslim jurists make it clear that islam allows for the use of reversible methods of contraception, including oral contraceptives, condoms. Birth control and abortion in islam muhammad ibn adam al. Permitted and prohibited methods of contraception in islam.
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