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Does delaying childbirth after marriage for a certain period of time constitute an objection to Allah's divine decree and destiny?

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If a married couple agrees to a temporary postponement of pregnancy for a specific purpose, there is no objection to that. However, an abundance of offspring is preferable. It is permissible to postpone pregnancy out of necessity, such as a woman's temporary inability to conceive or her need to breastfeed her child. This does not constitute an objection to Allah's divine decree and destiny.

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