Contraception

Cards (4)

  • There is no specific teaching regarding contraception in Islam. However, as Islam is pro-life and regards children as a blessing, many see contraception as interfering with Allahs plan
  • Surah 17:31 about not using contraception / abortion
    ' Do not kill your children for fear of poverty. Allah will provide for you, killing them is a great sin '
  • Surah 2 about not having more children if you cannot bare it:
    No one should be burdened with more than they can bear
    • The use of contraception is important to prevent STI
    • Sex should be enjoyed and as a way of expressing love, without having children if not ready to do so
    • Situation ethics would ask what the most loving thing to do is