Islamic Sexual Jurisprudence - Contraception

Contraception

As the withdrawal method or coitus interruptus (Arabic - Al-azl) was used by pre-Islamic Arabs and was not prohibited by prophet Muhammad to early converts to Islam, it is accepted by analogical deduction (ijtihad) that other forms of contraception e.g. condom is permitted. All schools of jurisprudence concur with its permissibility but not with encouraging it for social or financial reasons.

We used to practice coitus interruptus while the Quran was being revealed. Jabir added: We used to practice coitus interruptus during the lifetime of Allah's Apostle while the Quran was being revealed. —Jabir ibn Abdullah from Sahih Bukhari A man said: Apostle of Allah, I have a slave-girl and I withdraw from her (while having intercourse), and I dislike that she becomes pregnant. I intend (by intercourse) what the men intend by it. The Jews say that withdrawal method (Al-azl) is like burying the living girls on a small scale. He (the Prophet) said: The Jews told a lie. If Allah intends to create it, you cannot turn it away. —Hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud "O Allah's Apostle! We get female captives' booties as our share of booty, and we are interested in their prices, what is your opinion about coitus interruptus?" The Prophet said, "Do you really do that? It is better for you not to do it. No soul that which Allah has destined to exist, but will surely come into existence." —Hadith from Sahih Bukhari