By carefully reviewing the books in relation to this topic...

By carefully reviewing the books in relation to this topic, we make the following announcement: Keeping a gap between the (delivery of) two children – if it is done with the consent of the wife and the husband and is done through the various medicines that prevent pregnancy such as the birth control pills or the use of a condom, is not a problem from the point of view of the Fiqh of the Hanafi school of thought.

Keeping a gap between the (delivery of) children – if a need necessitates this, if it is done with the consent of the couple and it is done through placing something inside the woman such as an I.U.D., or through having the tubes tied, then it must be done by a female doctor. This form of keeping a gap between the (delivery) of children – in the case of necessity – is permissible from the point of view of the Fiqh of the Hanafi school of thought.

Hajj Akhund Tala`i Hajj Nur Muhammad Akhund Nuri Zad *** The Noble Prophet of Islam (blessings of Allah be upon him and his family) has stated, “Whoever takes a wife for himself must treat her with respect.” Mustadrak al-Wasa`il, Volume 14, Page 249, Hadith 2 *** In His Name, the Most High Dear Teacher, Peace be upon you.

Keeping in mind that my present profession (Health Teacher) necessitates (the need to ask this question) and with regret (for troubling you), we would like to request you to answer the following question and provide as much guidance as possible to those of us who are in the same locality as you and to assist us in this matter.

In the past, we were able to benefit from the cooperation, guidance and help in relation to the question on this important issue and also that you showed acceptance and grace to this humble servant, I am completely thankful and respect your worth and that we have troubled you and taken up your priceless time and seek your forgiveness.

Question: Dear teacher, please explain to us what the opinion of the clear religion of Islam - which is also the most complete religion - is from the point of view of the Fiqh of Imam Shafi`i in regards to the birth control pill, condom, I.U.D., tubal ligation (for the woman or man) and all the other forms or methods that one can use to prevent a woman becoming pregnant, keeping in mind all of the aspects and proofs – so that we can make this issue clear in the minds of the readers.

With Thanks, Yadullahi Yakhchalian *** In His Name, the Most High After praise (to Allah) and prayers (upon the Prophet).