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Abortion

· 21 Safar 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I have three daughters by three caesareans. In last caesarean there were some complications in last few days. And now I got pregnant again for the fourth time surprisingly. My husband doesn't want to continue this pregnancy because of my health problems. I have so many health problems as I got knee joint problem so I can't read my Salaah standing. So we are asking that is it permissible to abort this baby, its just starting pregnancy. Please answer me soon.

Answer

These are not sufficient grounds to murder an innocent little helpless child.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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