Family planning in Islamic jurisprudence (legal schools) from the seventh to the nineteenth century

The preceding chapters demonstrate beyond doubt the formidable task undertaken by the jurists and theologians to resolve issues related to contraception and family formation. As Huseyn Atay (1974) puts it: Muslim scholars, and jurists have done a remarkable job in their attempt to remove the prima facie differences and apparent contradictions in the rulings, and in trying to fit them into a consistent system, free from disorder and disarray. ¹