Is it permissible to prevent conception for fear of having a sick child, or is that forbidden?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Supplication for a sick daughter is answered, and cutting off procreation is forbidden except in cases of necessity. The fear of giving birth to another afflicted daughter is not considered a necessity. However, it is permissible to temporarily postpone procreation out of need, such as the need to care for the sick daughter.
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