Postby Koronto91 » Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:26 pm
Basra,
There's not a single evidence in any of the Islamic texts to my knowledge that says a man can not be with his wife during child birth. In fact, the Prophet (saw) encouraged kindness to women and to show affection & compassion to wives.
As for the passing gas issue, I don't see its relevance in this issue. Something greater is at stake here, passing wind would be the last thing on any woman's mind regardless of it being a "social taboo" or not.
Cali_Gaab,
Why should her female relatives be in the room and not you who got her pregnant? What kinda logic are you using here? What's so repulsive about seeing your wife giving birth?
How can you say with certainty that all women during delivery pass wind and even excrements? What about those that have a cesearan section done? Either case, I don't think its significant or even an issue if a poor woman who's struggling for her live farts a couple of times, I'd more concerned about her own safety & that of the child than anything else.