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Can Muslims use condoms? If not, what birth control options are available?

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Is using condoms allowed in Islam? If not then how to avoid unwanted pregnancy?

Answer

(Fatwa: 517/440/B=1431)

The use of condom without a valid reason is not lawful. However, if wife is too weak and cannot bear pregnancy or a victim of continual sickness, then in such case of exigency using condom is allowable.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.

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