Sunan Ibn Majah #1661

The Chapters on Marriage
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ الْهَمْدَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ كُنَّا نَعْزِلُ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ وَالْقُرْآنُ يَنْزِلُ ‏.‏
'We used to practice coitus interruptus during the time of the Messenger of Allah when the Qur'an was being revealed.”
Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:

Context

During the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), coitus interruptus was practiced by some companions, indicating a level of understanding and acceptance of family planning methods even in the early Islamic community. This hadith reflects the social norms and practices of that era, demonstrating how the companions navigated personal and marital relationships while the Qur'an was being revealed.

Modern Application

In today's world, discussions around family planning and reproductive health are essential for many couples. This hadith illustrates that seeking to manage family size and planning for children is a consideration that can be approached thoughtfully within a marital relationship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Marriage and Spousal Rights because it highlights the mutual understanding and rights of spouses in managing family planning.

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This hadith is #1661 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Marriage. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:.

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