Islamic view?

Question

What is the Islamic view on abortions? I'm very curious about this. Please try not to post opinions and just the facts. Thanks!

Answer 1

from muslim scholar:

Indeed, abortion is forbidden in Islam whether it be in the earlier stages of pregnancy or otherwise. The extent of sin incurred varies according to the stage of pregnancy, so that less sin would be incurred if the abortion took place during the early stages, while it becomes increasingly haram (unlawful) as the pregnancy advances. When the pregnancy reaches 120 days old, abortion becomes totally forbidden and is deemed a form of murder that results in compensation becoming liable. This compensation is equal in value to 213 grams of gold, and it is given to the heir who did not participate in the abortion (i.e., brother/sister or grandparent(s), etc., according to the laws of inheritance).

However, the only condition under which abortion is allowed is when there is an actual threat to the life of the mother confirmed by an official medical report that if the pregnancy advances any further, the mother may die.

Given the above, since the abortion was done in the case in hand before the fetus was 120 days old, then no compensation is liable. However, it remains a sin, which one should ask forgiveness for and promise never to commit again. If the mother wishes to give in charity besides all this, then that is even better. Allah Almighty says in the Qur'an: (Verily, the good deeds omit the bad deeds… ) (Yunus 10: 114)

u are welcome sis.

Answer 2

Muslim jurists have agreed unanimously that after the fetus is completely formed and has been given a soul, abortion is haram. It is also a crime, the commission of which is prohibited to the Muslim because it constitutes an offense against a complete, living human being. Jurists insist that the payment of blood money (diya) becomes incumbent if the baby is aborted alive and then died, while a fine of lesser amount is to be paid if it is aborted dead.

However, there is one exceptional situation. If, say the jurists, after the baby is completely formed, it is reliably shown that the continuation of the pregnancy would necessarily result in the death of the mother, then, in accordance with the general principle of the Shari`ah, that of choosing the lesser of two evils, abortion must be performed. The reason for this is that the mother is the origin of the fetus; moreover, her life is well-established, with duties and responsibilities, and she is also a pillar of the family. It would not be possible to sacrifice her life for the life of a fetus which has not yet acquired a personality and which has no responsibilities or obligations to fulfill.
Abortion is a crime against an existing being. It follows from this that there are stages of existence. The first stages of existence are the settling of the semen in the womb and its mixing with the secretions of the woman. Then come the next gestational stage. Disturbing the pregnancy at this stage is a crime. When it develops further and becomes a lump, aborting it is a greater crime. When it acquires a soul and its creation is completed, the crime becomes more grievous. The crime reaches a maximum seriousness when it is committed after it (the fetus) is separated (from the mother) alive.”

before the Ruh(soul) is blown into the fetus at 120 days, the fetus is not a living entity, and therefore aborting it does not amount to killing it. It therefore becomes clear that aborting a fetus before 120 days is still killing a living entity, let alone abortion after that presumed period.

Answer 3

it's not allowed unless the mother is in danger.


from wikiedia:
Muslim scholars differ on when life begins. The medieval scholar Al-Ghazali writes that life occurs "when semen is injected into the womb where it merges with the ovum and becomes predisposed to receive life".[11] 120 days is often seen as the point at which a fetus becomes fully human. This has been described as an angel coming and "breathing life into the fetus." Before this time, the fetus lacks a human soul, and is considered on the same level as plants and animals. [12] Thus Hanafi, Shafi and Zaydi schools of thought reluctantly permit abortion, though they hold that it is still makruh (detested by God) without a good reason. Modern scholars now challenge the period of 120 days, suggesting that the fetus moves long before the mother feels the motion. This has led to the suggestion that aboriton may be prohibited before 120 days.[13] Although other scholars prefer to focus on the time of quickening [citation needed], and others still consider the life of the woman to take precedence over the fetus throughout the pregnancy (although it is universally accepted that the later the term, the graver the sin and harder the abortion is to jusitfy).

On the issue of the life of the mother, Muslims universally agree that her life takes precedence over the life of the fetus. This is because the mother is considered the "original source of life", while the fetus is only "potential" life.[14]

Answer 4

Abortion is an unislamic act. It is only justified when there is a threat to the life of mother or child or risk of serious complications at birth. In short, it is only acceptable on sound medical advise but not otherwise.

Abortion is basically the killing of a human being. It cannot be justified under normal circumstances by any religion & never to control population. If it were so, then we can as well cull human beings.

"A few million chinese or Indians killed under controlled circumstances every year to keep the human population under check & to make available to everyone vital food resources, to conserve water & to keep diseases under check". !!

How does it sound? Revolting, isn't it? It's the same with abortion. !!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Hi there...
Well, abortion in Islam is not permissible just because you don't want a child... But, however it is permissible if the mother has health risks if she continues the pregnancy, in such a case one can terminate the pregnancy. Abortion for unwanted child, or unwanted sex of child, or plainly for familly planning is strictly prohibited...
Hope I helped you...

Peace..

Answer 7

Abortion is haraam in Islam because it is killing an unborn child. It is only allowed in the case if the mother could die if she were to continue with the pregnancy. Then it is advisable for her to get the abortion and ALLAH will forgive her.

Answer 8

Abortions is allowed only to save the mothers. God is flexible do not you think.

Answer 9

Abortions are not allowed unless it is to save the mother's life.

Answer 10

Anything that interferes with the will of Allah (swt) )i.e killing a child that was meant to be born) is a big sin