Conjugal relations during Pregnancy
Question
Q. What is the ruling of intercourse during pregnancy? Some say it is okay and others say it is harmful to the mother and child? Please explain?
Answer
Conjugal relations during pregnancy is based on the wellbeing of the mother and the child in the womb. If there is a fear of harm to the mother or child, it should be refrained. If there is no harm, conjugal relationship is permissible.
If in doubt, medical advice should be sought whether harm is likely or not.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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