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Is permanent contraception allowed in Islam?

Permanent sterilization is treated differently from temporary contraception in Islamic jurisprudence. Its permissibility can depend on medical necessity and specific circumstances.

What Islam teaches

Many scholars distinguish permanent sterilization from temporary methods such as 'azl. A genuine medical necessity may affect the ruling, while making permanent changes without a valid reason can raise different Islamic concerns.

What you can consider

Before undergoing permanent sterilization, obtain appropriate medical advice and consult a qualified Islamic scholar who can consider the specific circumstances.

Qur'an 4:119; Islamic jurisprudential discussions on sterilization and contraception.

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