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Abortion

· 12 Rajab 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I am a Muslim woman that committed zina and now I am pregnant. My husband does not know. When I had my last child the doctor told me that I cannot fall pregnant again because this time me or the baby will die. I want to know if I can have an abortion. I am 6 weeks pregnant.

Answer

What is the wrong of the unborn child that you wish to terminate his life.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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