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. According to an estimate, its population was 112 million in 1990 and would increase to 163 million in. However, and over time, the contraceptive prevalence has now reached a plateau in indonesia due to. I am very pleased to have the opportunity today to address you on issues of family planning from an islamic jurisprudential point of view. The issue of family planning is usually observed from two dimensions. Islam has completely different approach about this. The family unit is regarded as the cornerstone of a healthy and balanced society. From very early times various methods of contraception have been practiced in islam, and muslim jurists of the two major sects of islam, sunni and shia, generally agree that contraception and family planning are not forbidden by sharia. Dr zakir naik within the zaarori maloomat forums, part of the mera deen islam category. It is also a social system, a culture and a civilization.
That is why a great importance has been paid to family relationships in islam. Justification for family planning in islamic legal study islamic scholars studying family planning have justified contraception in many ways. Family planning in the legacy of islam ebook, 1992. 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. We can provide a number of services and advice over the phone including contraceptive pill repeats and some contraceptive pill starts. Many millions of pregnanciesmany if not most of which have each led to the birth of at least one childwere each used as nothing but a conspicuous means to a. Family planning in the legacy of islam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Islam and contraception in urban north india muslim womens. The awarded persons receive various facilities from. P o p u l a t i o n r e f e r e n c e b u r e a u islam and family planning by farzaneh roudifahimi g overnments around the worldincluding many in the islamic worldsupport fami this overview of islam and family planning ly planning programs to enable individu is part of a series of prb policy briefs on the als and couples to choose the number and. Were open for a range of services during the level 4 lockdown. Best doctors for treatment for family practice in islam. Make an appointment at a family planning clinic by phone or by visiting a clinic.
Family relationships in islam are just one of the great blessings of allah almighty on us. Thomas robert malthus in 1798 in his work an essay on the principle of population discussed relationship between population and resources. 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. 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. It is awarded by the president of bangladesh according to bangladesh national professor resolution appointment, conditions and facilities 1981. Use the clinic finder at the bottom of the page to find the location and contact details for the clinic nearest you.
The references in this book provide a rich library of literature that the reader or researcher can pursue in order to gain a greater appreciation of the family and to see how islam sought or seeks to try and protect and maintain the family and its importance for a harmonious society. Muslims fertility is seen as part of a plan to outnumber hindus. Approaches to family planning in muslim communities. Family planning and islam in urdu by dr muhammad ashraf.
Indeed, muslim religious leaders stance toward family planning is often misinterpreted. 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. By and large, however, islam is permissive of family planning, and many muslim countries have active population and family planning. As a result, con traception has a long history in islam. Pakistan is the ninth most populous country in the world. We produced many rich and wellresearched publications. Pdf family planning and contraception in islamic countries. In addition, discussions with trained providers indicated that the training module on islam and family planning helped them to become advocates for family planning. Even without compelling population pressures, there has been concern with spacing and family planning. Family planning in the legacy of islam internet archive.
The concept of family planning has raised some concerns regarding its acceptability within muslim populations. Family formation and spacing have been central concerns in islam for the last fourteen hundred years. In america, although the birth control movement did not take hold until the 20th century, the 1800s were an important time for family planning. List of books and articles about family planning online. As such, it has values, ideals and goals which it regards as the. Family planning in the legacy of islam 1st edition. 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. Family planning and the basic precepts of islam family. Factors affecting the practice of family planning among. The article provides a brief background on the historical development of family planning in the muslim community, and outlines muslim perceptions on this issue. I am an engineering student, a regular reader of islamic voice. 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. Family planning in islam is one of the recent issues that includes its own rules and regulations.
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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. Though pakistani couples commonly cite religious reasons for avoiding birth control, there is not one definitive agreement about family planning and contraception in islam. Doi link for family planning in the legacy of islam. One of the most striking features of muslim society is the importance attached to the family. Because family is considered a corner stone of whole society in islam. We will call you back to confirm a time and clinic for your appointment. The question of family planning and birth control was discussed in detail by the majma alfiqh alislaami. We can provide a number of services and advice over the phone including contraceptive pill repeats and some. Islam clearly values procreation within marriage, and fertility is highly prized. Family planning and islamic jurisprudence azizah y. 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. We can offer depo provera injections in these clinics. Family planning and islam population welfare department.
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