Family planning, by definition, is deciding the number and spacing of your children. Family planning as a private measure to space or regulate the family size for health or economic reasons is permissible in islam. The module on islam and family planning was interactive and encouraged discussion. After studying the research papers presented by council members and experts on the topic of family planning, and listening to the discussion that took place on the topic, and based on the fact that one of the aims of marriage according to islamic teaching is to produce children and preserve the human race. Family law in islam theory and applicationnew islamic.
This is an extremely informative book about family planning in islamic point of view for youth. The family unit is an important component of islam, and all elements of a family are given due significance from parents to children to spouses to kith and kin. However, it often involves methods and practices in addition to contraception. Family planning in the legacy of islam ebook, 1992. A family planning resource for christian couples with moral considerations for various methods of contraception. In reality, however, islamic thought is flexible on reproductive matters, and political interpretations of muslim law are as varied as the countries that make up the muslim world. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Family planning is a set of actions that help men and women plan for the arrival of their children, as well as prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Indias religion, hinduism, is properly known as the sannatan dharma, or the eternal tradition. Family planning in the legacy of islam 1st edition. Abortion has undoubtedly interfered with population growth, the restriction of abortion advocated for human rights, or religious or economics reasons or by others. What is the ruling on family planning and temporarily using. Family planning and contraception in islamic countries. Read family planning in the legacy of islam by available from rakuten kobo. Family planning in islam islamic books online islamic. Family planning in the legacy of islam is abdelrahim omrans magnum opus, a scholarly work of the first magnitude that every islamic scholar and lay person must read.
Family planning in islam islam aur khandani mansooba. The truth about birth control drugs, health concerns, contraceptive devices, fertility awareness, abortion, and stds for christians. Islamic principles on family planning rumi bookstore. A study of the family planning knowledge, attitudes and practices of jordanian men and women indicates that many of them are convinced that their religious leaders would not approve of contraceptive use, even while they themselves do so. Still others find islam in their search for the truth and thence begin their legacy as muslim families. Family planning and islam by dr muhammad ashraf khandani mansooba bandi aor islam is written in urdu language. Family planning in islam is one of the recent issues that includes its own rules and regulations. An almawrid account gives our members unfettered access to resources and content on more almawrid sites. The book to determine whether islam permits family planning or not. Family planning and islam in urdu by dr muhammad ashraf. Even without compelling population pressures, there has been concern with spacing and family planning. Religious adherents vary widely in their views on birth control. Family planning, understood by islam, is not opposed to marriage or to the begetting of children, nor does its concept imply disbelief in the doctrine of fate and divine dispensationfor allah almighty has bestowed reason upon man to enable him to distinguish between the useful and the harmful, and to help him follow the path that would.
Pakistan is the ninth most populous country in the world. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This book is the result of a massive research project, gathering fourteen centuries the seventh to the twentieth of views on family formation and planning, as expressed by leading islamic theologians and jurists. United goan muslim community zayed bin mohammed family gathering islamic. Islamic principles on family planning islamic principles on family planning by. Family planning fp remains one of the most debated topic in marital issues today, no thanks to the illperceived ideology and antics of the west, family planning is the practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births. Two pieces of evidence are often cited in support of this conclusion. Right to family planning, contraception, and abortion. The session of the islamic fiqh council held during its fifth conference in kuwait, 16 jumaada alaakhir 1409 ah1015 december 1988 ah. To use the rhythm method, you track your menstrual history to predict when youll ovulate. The family is the basic social unit of islamic society. The question of family planning and birth control was discussed in detail by the majma alfiqh alislaami. Muslim women scholaractivists in north america, edited by gisela webb, syracuse university press, 2000, pp. Through intensive research, a lot of material has been collected and compiled from the quran and ahadith.
The participants involved represented many different trends and schools of thought. Family planning in the legacy of islam omran, abdelrahim, sadik, nafis on. Given the above scenario, the author decided to do a small study of 300 muslim womens attitudes towards family planning. By and large, however, islam is permissive of family planning, and many muslim countries have active population and family planning.
This chapter considers the islamic approach to the questions of family planning, contraception, and abortion. Through intensive research, a lot of material has been colleted and compiled from the qur an, the sunnah and islamic fiqh on the issue under debate. It is a concept that is spread out by the western countries that we should control our birth rate otherwise there will be a sever lack of food and necessities of life after 40 or 50 years, as the population will be doubled in these years. There does not exist any quranic verse or hadith that directly talk about contraception or family planning. This book is a compilation of rulings given by the maraji on issues related to family planning, like birth control, its various applications and procedures, and abortion.
By islam clearly values procreation within marriage, andheather boonstra in his address to a joint session of congress in the wake of the events of september 11, president george w. Thomas robert malthus in 1798 in his work an essay on the principle of population discussed relationship between population and resources. This helps you determine when youre most likely to conceive. Islam has completely different approach about this. Most islamic scholars and muslim reproductive health experts accept the use of temporary contraceptive methods under islam. Doi link for family planning in the legacy of islam. Approaches to family planning in muslim communities. The question of family planning and birth control was discussed in detail by the majma alfiqh alislami. Islam family planning abebooks shop for books, art. If yes then can the reason be financial difficulties or is that not allowed because every child brings hisher own rizq. Dec 27, 2017 family planning and islam by dr muhammad ashraf khandani mansooba bandi aor islam is written in urdu language.
Family planning, contraception, and abortion in islam. However, according to one tradition, the companions of the prophet reported that they used to practice azl, which is the interruption of intercourse to avoid ejaculation. And let those who cannot find the means to marry keep chaste, until god grants them the financial means out of his grace. Leadership succession planning audio islamic book bazaar. To understand the fullness of the islamic position on family planning, we need to look. Omrans research in this book is so comprhensive that it covers not only the controversial issue of family planning in islam but indepth analyses on the family. Some muslims have concluded from these facts that islam does not permit family planning. The participants involved represented many different trends and schools of. The five year plans of the government of india have come to nothing. The ebook section of this website contains a few books written and compiled by renowned religious ulema and scholars on topics like the legitimacy of family planning in islam, the damaging effects of rapidly growing population and islamic teachings, and fatawa, inviting the reader to better understand family planning in the context of islamic. Family planning in the legacy of islam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oct 16, 2009 the answer to the question of how the quran views family planning, and other contemporary issues, should not be sought in specific verses but within the overall ethical framework of normative islam. The meeting of the fiqh council held during its fifth conference in kuwait 16 jumaada alaakhir 1409 ah 1015 december 1988 after studying the research presented by members and experts on the subject of family planning, and listening to the debate that took place on this topic, and based on the fact that one of the objectives of marriage.
One of the most striking features of muslim society is the importance attached to the family. The issue of family planning is usually observed from two dimensions. Heres what islam says about family planning and using. How has the islamic view of marriage, family formation and child rearing developed and adapted over the centuries. Pdf family planning and contraception in islamic countries. This book is the result of a massive research project, gathering fourteen centuries the seventh to the twentieth of views on family formation and planning, as expressed by leading. Full text of family planning in the legacy of islam.
Family planning is permissible only to gain benefits and avoid harms as stipulated in the shareeah. After studying the research papers presented by council members and experts on the topic of family planning, and listening to the discussion that took place on the topic. What is the ruling on family planning and temporarily. They had twenty three scholars research this topic and present their findings on this matter. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. It is the mission as a title x agency to reduce abortion rates in the state of nebraska through the provision of safe, effective contraception methods and client. Family planning in the legacy of islam internet archive. Purpose of this tool this flipchart is a tool to use during family planning counselling or in group sessions with clients.
It touches each and every problem and matters that a muslim has to face in his life. Still, the unmet needs among women in the muslim planning. Book an appointment we are currently suspending our online booking. Family planning is the need of the day of every married person, but at the same time couples may have fear about the legitimacy of the available methods as per islamic teachings. Islam is permissive of family planning, and many muslim countries have active population and family planning programs. The rhythm method, also called the calendar method or the calendar rhythm method, is a form of natural family planning.
Numerous books and papers have been written on the topic as an attempt to provide readers with unbiased and reliable information that may help them to clarify their doubts regarding the islamic and legal aspects of family planning. Communication and family planning in i slam in indonesia book. Family planning services are defined as educational, comprehensive medical or social activities which enable individuals, including minors, to determine freely the number and spacing of their children and to select the means by which this may be achieved. The ability to bookmark and annotate content, created custom collections and participate in discussion forums is provided to members only. Communication and family planning in islam in indonesia. Also printed in arabic t\ ranslation of the book published by dar alfikr, lebanon and syria, 2002, pp.
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. Please call us at 2079223222 or visit our virtual visit page to learn about our telehealth services. Read download muslim attitude towards family planning pdf. Khandani mansooba bandi aor islam published by dawateislami, is the largest religious and peaceful movement of quran and sunnah in pakistan. Heres what islam says about family planning and temporarily using contraceptives. However, according to one tradition, the companions of the prophet reported that they used to practice azl, which is the. This chapter discusses the perspective of india on the issues of family planning, contraception and abortion. Family planning ka tarika in urdu best and easy mathod. Chapter 1defines the population problems and its consequences. This article is an effort to clear these misconceptions that many muslims have about the. Omran surveys the source books of islamic jurisprudence from the eighth to the twentieth century in search for views on family formation and family planning. What is the ruling on family planning and temporarily using contraceptives to space children in order to give them a proper upbringing, or for other reasons. Family formation and spacing have been central concerns in islam for the last fourteen hundred years.
Religious engagement in family planning policies berkley center. In islam, marriage is obligatory to every muslim under certain conditions. The issue of a womans right to contraception riffat hassan sources of the islamic tradition before one can speak meaningfully about family planning in the con. Rather, it is a book of divine wisdom meant to guide human beings so that they can actualize their potential as human beings made in the best of molds surah. Islam clearly values procreation within marriage, and fertility is highly prized. Family planning and islam population welfare department. Answer i have already answered a similar question question and my answer can be viewed in the family issues section in. By and large, however, islam is permissive of family planning, and many muslim countries have active population and family planning programs.
Rhythm method for natural family planning mayo clinic. How should appropriate family planning programmes within muslim settings be developed and applied. 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. Participants were asked at the beginning of the training session to list their own and their clients perceptions about the permissibility of family planning in islam. Family planning is sometimes used as a synonym or euphemism for access to and the use of contraception. This article seeks to present the ongoing debate on family planning within the muslim community and offer. The article provides a brief background on the historical development of family planning in the muslim community, and outlines muslim perceptions on this issue. Family planning in the islamic tradition like the other two abrahamic religions, islam values the family and encourages procreation. For instance, when a woman becomes too ill or gets exhausted due to consecutive pregnancies, or am early pregnancy that could harm the fetus itself etc.
The e book section of this website contains a few books written and compiled by renowned religious ulema and. This chapter begins by discussing some of the essential islamic teachings about god and humanity, which form the basis for an islamic approach to. This can be true even between different branches of one faith, as in the case of judaism. This book gathers the views of leading theologians and jurists from the seventh to the twentieth century to provide a comprehensive survey of the islamic attitude to and practice of family planning. If youre hoping to get pregnant, you can use the rhythm method to. Family planning in islam 8 allowed birth control methods. Includes info on all birth control methods, books, online discussion forum, and related links. Family planning and islam in urdu by dr muhammad ashraf asif. Family planning in the legacy of islam book, 1992 worldcat. But if the purpose of family planning is to decrease the human race it is then prohibited. Is family planning permitted by islam the issue of a womans right to contraception, in windows of faith.
This book is the result of a massive research project, gathering fourteen centuries the seventh to the twentieth of views on family formation and planning, as expressed by leading islamic. Additionally, there are many who might wish to use contraception but are not, necessarily, planning a family e. The family unit is regarded as the cornerstone of a healthy and balanced society. This book is a compilation of rulings given by the maraji on issues related to family planning, like birth control, its various applications and procedures, and. Abdel r omran providing a muchneeded source of reference and examining how the islamic view of marriage, family formation and child rearing has developed over the centuries, this book is a comprehensive and. Family planning in islam8 islamic birth control methods. Family planning and the basic precepts of islam family. Points of view of both the schools of thoughtthose who favour and those who oppose family planning has been critically analyses. According to an estimate, its population was 112 million in 1990 and would increase to 163 million in.
Family planning in islam 1 family planning as a private measure to space or regulate the family size for health or economic reasons is permissible in islam. In this study, dr omran surveys the source books of islamic jurisprudence from the eighth to the twentieth century in search for views on family formation and family planning. Shaikh hardback 175 pages when a reader picks up a book on debatable issues like family planning, he has every right to demand of its author a clear statement of his approach to the subject. Islamic studies is my field of expertise and i can say without the slightest doubt that there is no better researhed work than this book. Early muslim doctors recorded the tradition of herbal prescriptions to prevent pregnancy in islamic books of medicine, which were used for. Islamic book bazaar deals in all kinds of islamic books like hadith, quran, islamic history, biography, namaz, salah, women, men, children books etc in multilanguages all at discounted price.
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