Pdf family planning and contraception in islamic countries. Mumin salih, scolar of islam and writer the book, islamic jihad. Family planning in the legacy of islam internet archive. All these above mentioned verses of the holy quran throws clear light on the issue of the biggest concerned of this age that the people look to the contraception methods of family planning based on the false philosophy of provision of food by a man himself. However, there are a few verses that some jurists use to justify their agreement or disagreement with the issue of family planning. Family planning in the legacy of islam kindle edition by professor abdel rahim omran, abdelrahim omran, nafis sadik. Compiled and presented by dr attahir mustapha danali, mbbs general hospital, katsina. Abdelrahim omran family planning in the legacy of islam. Omran surveys the source books of islamic jurisprudence from the eighth to the twentieth century in search for views on family formation and family planning. Family planning fp remains one of the most debated topic in marital issues today, no thanks to the illperceived ideology and antics of the west, family planning is the practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births. Altahir alhaddads ideas informed tunisian family law, which was codified in. Abdel r omran family formation and spacing have been central concerns in islam for the last fourteen hundred years. When each of these blocks is firmly placed, the social structure of.
The schemes goal was to have a vast impact in the shortest time possible, with a reduction of the birth rate from 50 to 40 per by 1970. Family planning is defined as a married couple purposely delaying childbirth until they are able to care for the child. Many verses of the quran came with familyrelated provisions. P o p u l a t i o n r e f e r e n c e b u r e a u islam and family planning by farzaneh roudifahimi g overnments around the worldincluding many in the islamic worldsupport fami this overview of islam and family planning ly planning programs to enable individu is part of a series of prb policy briefs on the als and couples to choose the number and timing.
The agency for international development aid often uses intermediaries to conceal the fact that its programs are sponsored by the united states government. Islam attaches great importance to the family for many reasons, most important of which are. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading family planning in. Full text of family planning in the legacy of islam see other formats. Family planning in the legacy of islam 1st edition abdelrahim om. I am an engineering student, a regular reader of islamic voice.
Some muslims have concluded from these facts that islam does not permit family planning. Although the quran does not address the issue of family planning specifically, or directly, its teachings shed a good deal of light on how this issue and other contemporary issues may be understood, or dealt with, within the ethical framework of normative islam. Islam does not oppose family planning some muslims have equated family planning with infanticide and thus concluded it was forbidden in islam. Planning in islamic organization linkedin slideshare. This book is the result of a massive research project, gathering fourteen centuries the seventh to the twentieth of views on family formation and planning, as expressed by leading islamic theologians and jurists. Even without compelling population pressures, there has been concern with spacing and family planning. I used his material in some my researches due to its width, deapth, and profundity. In 1986, aid initiated one of the strangest and most controversial development activities in its 32year history. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading family planning in the legacy of islam. Place the card somewhere visible to remind yourself to read the dua. Our opinions are quickly accepted within the muslim community without much debate and if a debate emerges we provide clarification. The believers, in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other, are like a single body. Family planning and contraception in islamic countries. Although they worked within a religious framework, many philosophers in the islamic world were pioneers of rational thought.
Family planning in the legacy of islam 1st edition. A study of the family planning knowledge, attitudes and practices of jordanian men and women indicates that many of them are convinced that their religious leaders would not approve of contraceptive use, even while they themselves do so. This paper explores the use of islamic doctrine and jurisprudence by family. Still others find islam in their search for the truth and thence begin their legacy as muslim families. There are no specific verses in the holy quran to cover the issue of family planning. Islam, social traditions and family planning wiley online library. The participants involved represented many different trends and schools of. The zahiri school abortion is not allowed before 120 days but is not equated with killing. They had twenty three scholars research this topic and present their findings on this matter. Islam not only permits, but actively encourages, non.
Full text of family planning in the legacy of islam. The family unit is an important component of islam, and all elements of a family are given due significance from parents to children to spouses to kith and kin. The question of family planning and birth control was discussed in detail by the majma alfiqh alislaami. The question of family planning and birth control was discussed in detail by the majma alfiqh alislami. Family planning in the legacy of islam kindle edition by. Two pieces of evidence are often cited in support of this conclusion. No not at allthey are not even taking precautions, still they cannot supersede humanbeings who ve cowward.
This is according to the quran and the practice of prophet muhammad saw. According to an estimate, its population was 112 million in 1990 and would increase to 163 million in. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. A legacy of forced conversion, imperialism and slavery, is m. What have been some of the highlights of alazhar work in family planning. In addition, it is valuable to inform oneself of the relevant aspects of the islamic legal legacy as well as all the contemporary advances in knowledge on the subject. Pakistan is the ninth most populous country in the world. For these reasons islam gave ultra care for the family. Family planning in the legacy of islam ebook, 1992. Allahs messenger may the peace and blessings of allah be upon him explained the unity between the members of society and the feelings of mutual responsibility that they share in the following way. Family planning, understood by islam, is not opposed to marriage or to the begetting of children, nor does its concept imply disbelief in the doctrine of fate and divine dispensationfor allah almighty has bestowed reason upon man to enable him to distinguish between the useful and the harmful, and to help him follow the path that would. Family planning in the legacy of islam abdelrahim omran, nafis sadik on.
Today, mention of the word islam conjurs up images of fanatical terrorists flying jet airplanes full of people into buildings full of even more people, all in the name, they say, of their god. Islam seeks to create durable bases for relationship within the family, which is the building block of a society. According to them, definitions differ as the philosophies differ. A whole chapter was revealed in the quran for the purpose of addressing the family affairs. The first chapter, some evidence for the truth of islam, answers some important questions which some people ask. Sheik imran abdul mojeed eleha chief imam daarunaim central mosque present the practice of controlling the number of children one has and the intervals bet. The legacy of islamic philosophy although they worked within a religious framework, many philosophers in the islamic world were pioneers of rational thought. Abdullah urges muslims to reclaim their lost golden legacy july 17, 2007 kuala lumpur, july 17 bernama datuk seri abdullah ahmad badawi tuesday outlined four imperatives, including renewing the spirit of unity among muslims, for islamic states to seek a wider and more active role in a globalising world and reclaim the golden legacy of the islamic era. Write the arabic and english translation of the dua on a card. Gender and equality in muslim family law justice and.
Introduction the world health organization definition of family planning states that it is a way of thinking and living that is adopted voluntarily upon the basis of knowledge, attitude and responsible decisions by individuals and couples in order to promote health. All these above mentioned verses of the holy quran throws clear light on the issue of the biggest concerned of this age that the people look to the contraception methods of family planning based on. P o p u l a t i o n r e f e r e n c e b u r e a u islam and family planning by farzaneh roudifahimi g overnments around the worldincluding many in the islamic worldsupport fami this overview of islam and family planning ly planning programs to enable individu is part of a series of prb policy briefs on the als and couples to choose the number and. Family planning in the legacy of islam is abdelrahim omrans magnum opus, a scholarly work of the first magnitude that every islamic scholar and lay person must read. Alazhar fatwa committees point of view on birth planning. This book gathers the views of leading theologians and jurists from the seventh to the twentieth. Feb 22, 2017 there are no specific verses in the holy quran to cover the issue of family planning. His succint yet pertinent roundup of the islamic shariah is fascinating. Within the family, children are nurtured by their parents who give them the love and tenderness they need.
Family planning in the legacy of islam family planning in the legacy of islam professor abdel rahim omranpublished. Pakistans first family planning scheme was a part of the countrys third five year plan 19651970. Family planning in the legacy of islam pdf free download epdf. Children are considered to gifts, but parents have the responsibility of bringing them up well theologically and physically. This scheme became the template for all subsequent family planning strategies. Still, the unmet needs among women in the muslim planning. The family is the basic social unit of islamic society. T 2007 quote michael who defines family planning in two broad ways a. Family planning in islam 1 family planning as a private measure to space or regulate the family size for health or economic reasons is permissible in islam. By islam clearly values procreation within marriage, andheather boonstra in his address to a joint session of congress in the wake of the events of september 11, president george w. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In collaboration with the government of indonesia we convened a congress in aceh, indonesia in 1990 where we developed the aceh declaration signed by muslim religious. Natural family planning they define as a spirituality or way of life.
It is an essential read for all of us, for it depicts the true nature of islam and the serious threat it poses to the safety and wellbeing of nonmuslims. Introduction the setting of goals, making plans and designing strategies to assure the accomplishment of objectives are all islamic sunnah. Family planning and modern times owing to the increase in population. We produced many rich and wellresearched publications. Religious engagement in family planning policies amazon s3. In poor countries, family planning is entirely reasonable. Is family planning and population control against islam. The participants involved represented many different trends and schools of thought. Family values play an important role from the islamic point of view. The project, which involved several contractors, was designed to plant in teaching institutions in islamic. In an equally sad vein, the word baghdad brings to mind the unscrupulous and decidedly evil dictator saddam hussein. Fazlur rahman developed a methodology and framework that, by the end of the century, facilitated the emergence of feminist scholarship in islam. The zaydi school abortion is allowed before 120 days by analogy with alazl. Family planning fp remains one of the most debated topic in marital issues today, no thanks to the illperceived ideology and antics of the west, family planning is the practice of controlling the number of children in a.
The answer to the question of how the quran views family planning, and other contemporary issues, should not be sought in specific verses but within the overall ethical framework of normative islam. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. The schemes goal was to have a vast impact in the shortest time possible, with a. Aug 03, 2017 sheik imran abdul mojeed eleha chief imam daarunaim central mosque present the practice of controlling the number of children one has and the intervals bet. Abdel r omran providing a muchneeded source of reference and examining how the islamic view of marriage, family formation and child rearing has developed over the centuries, this book is a comprehensive and.