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What is the Islamic ruling on vasectomy?
Short answer
Vasectomy falls under Tahdid al-Nasal, a permanent medical method of ending the ability to have children, and it is considered haram.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Ibanah
- Topic
- Medicine & Health
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Vasectomy falls under Tahdid al-Nasal, a permanent medical method of ending the ability to have children, and it is considered haram. It is said to alter Allah's creation, damage the foundations of life and go against human nature and the purpose of marriage. The 1977 National Fatwa Committee decision and the 1988 Islamic Fiqh Academy resolution also prohibit sterilisation, except in emergencies or for a valid excuse under Islamic law, such as a life-threatening health condition. Temporary methods such as azl, condoms and pills are permitted if they cause no harm and both spouses agree.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Memandulkan lelaki dan perempuan hukumnya adalah haram.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “Baca”, date not stated. https://mufti.penang.gov.my/index.php/awam/fatwa-1/al-ibanah#vasektomi-menurut-perspektif-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-vasectomy-in-islam/