Fathwa, - Implanted intrauterine device by non-Muslim

Question
Is it Halal to put intrauterine contraceptive device in a woman to
avoid pregnancy by a non-Muslim physician? She has just delivered and
needs to rest for medical reason.
Answer
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World; and may His blessings and
peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and
Companions.
It is Haram to put/use a loop unless there is a dire need, that
necessitates it, since such an action causes exposing Awrah )private
parts( and preventing offspring, which is urged by the Law Maker
)Allah and His Messenger(.
Thus, if there is need and one's goal of using the loop can not be
fulfilled through 'Azl )setting apart one's sperm to go through wife's
womb or with condom( or contraceptive tablets or unharmful chemical
injection and so on, then there is no objection to use or put the
loop. But, it should be put by a Muslim female doctor; if this is not
available then by a non-Muslim female doctor; if it is not available
then by a male Muslim doctor; if not available then by a non-Muslim
doctor.
Allah knows best.

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