We introduce the course here, discussing the relevance of the topic to the Ummah and making 2 clarifications to avoid any confusions in your mind. We also give you 4 guidelines before you begin the course to show you how you can get the best out of the course.

Before talking about the different methods, we discuss 3 core concepts that build the foundation of the course. This is necessary to build the environment for you before you move on to the actual topic of “birth control”.

You will get an overview of the 19 different methods of birth control available these days. You will see how all these methods fall into two broad categories and 5 sub categories. This builds a "bigger picture" so that in later modules you can reference each method to the bigger picture, thus getting a strong grasp over the topic. Once you get this bigger picture, you will become a master at the topic, insha Allah. We also state the general principles in this module without going into details as these principles are discussed thoroughly in later modules. 

Al-'Azl was the only method used at the time of the Prophet (sall Allahu Alaihe wa Sallam) and thus we find various Shariah evidences that cover the method in full detail. You will also get a deep insight about the various Islamic rules and conditions applicable on the method, and to what extent these apply to other methods by way of Qiyas.

Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs) are a type of natural methods. You will learn about the two categories of FAMs, going into more depth of the most popular of these methods. At 07:02, we introduce a fully Shariah complaint birth control method that we named the "7-Day Halal Method". We believe that this method would prove to be a life changer for you and many other Muslim couples who learn this method, as it allows couples to practice birth control in the most natural way, and at the same time enjoy their sexuality to the fullest! And on top of all this, in a completely Islamic manner! Allah o Akbar!

We discuss 10 reasons why natural methods of birth control are superior than the other methods, and thus the right choice for you. After watching this module, you will NEVER want to use any methods other than the natural methods even though some of the other methods might be halal.

You will learn about 5 barrier methods in detail regarding how they work and the Islamic hukm about them. One of these methods is widely used by the Muslims, and as Muslims we should definitely know the Islamic ruling on it.

You will learn about different types of chemical methods and the 2 ways these methods are traditionally used. You will also learn the Islamic ruling on each method. 

You will learn the 5 hormonal methods available also gaining insight about the latest research done on them regarding their use and the common side-effects. We also provide the Shariah hukm regarding each of these methods discussing why some of these methods are completely halal, why some are makruh and the cases where some methods can become haram.

You will learn the two methods available, also getting a grasp on the technical details about how they are performed. We also provide the general Islamic ruling on them and the one exception in the general rule. 

Many Muslims confuse "Birth Control" with "Abortion" but they are actually two completely different things. You get a clear understanding on the core difference between the two and how this difference affects the Islamic ruling on them.

Many Muslim countries pursue a national policy promoting family planning at large. Adopting birth control at an individual level is one thing, while adopting a "National Policy of Family Planning" is another. You will learn about the guidance of Shariah regarding such a "national policy", and what we as Muslims should do about it.