Is it permissible to agree not to have children when marrying with the intention of a "misyaar" marriage, given that each of the spouses already has children?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no harm in a married couple agreeing not to have children, provided that they do not use a method that completely prevents procreation, and that the motive is not fear of poverty, but rather the achievement of a legitimate and considered interest.
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