12-09-2003, 05:12 PM
Bismillah
Start over. We are in two completely different places. I am not talking about Islam at all and its take on this topic.
There was a point that I was trying to make (and I forgot why). Even if a person does not believe in God, one cannot deny that the primary purpose of sex is the procreation of the species. That is all. The feelings and urges that result are to make sure that this occurs. No sex. No more humans. Right? That was the only point.
From the standpoint of Islam, it also serves to create a bond and results in pleasure but in a lawful manner inside marriage. That way if any children result from this relationship, there is a better chance that they will be provided for.
"So, can I interpret that a womans role in Islam is soley to produce kids ?"
I would hope by now that you would know better than this. If you ARE serious, I will let a woman answer just to show that she can do more than just make babies.
"Is contraception allowed ?"
Depends on the type. I know that some Companions used the Early Withdrawal method and the Prophet allowed this by not forbidding it. I heard that barriers may be used but I am unsure about this one. Anyone else know? As muslims though we are told to not worry about how many children we have because Allah will always Provide for us.
Peace