India's Birth Control Measures and the Role of Priests Among Muslims

India's Muslim population is increasingly adopting birth control measures and family planning, leading to smaller families and a decline in the Muslim fertility rate. Some Muslim priests have played a role in promoting birth control and dispelling misconceptions about Islam's stance on the issue. The trend is driven by a younger generation of Muslims, even among the poor, who prioritize education and personal goals over having large families. The success of India's population control programs and the shrinking of Muslim families signal demographic stability and counter Hindu nationalist claims about a soaring Muslim population.