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Rancangan Keluarga - 1
What is the ruling on family planning in Islam?
Short answer
The 8th Muzakarah of the MKI Fatwa Committee, held on 22 November 1973, ruled that promoting family planning to the general public is haram.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 8th Muzakarah of the MKI Fatwa Committee, held on 22 November 1973, ruled that promoting family planning to the general public is haram. However, it is permitted for individuals who have certain valid reasons.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
menggalakkan amalan rancangan keluarga kepada umum adalah haram, tetapi bagi orang perseorangan atas sebab-sebab yang tertentu adalah diharuskan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Rancangan Keluarga - 1”, 22 November 1973. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#rancangan-keluarga-1. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-family-planning-in-islam/