Is it permissible to abort a fetus that is six weeks old if the mother is unable to carry the pregnancy due to chronic illnesses?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Aborting the fetus before 120 days is a matter of scholarly disagreement, and the more preponderant opinion prohibits it unless there is a danger to the mother's life.
The wife must be patient and not abort the pregnancy unless there is a danger to her life.
If she chooses to abort, relying on the opinion of those who permit it before the insufflation of the soul, there is no blame upon her; because a questioner is permitted to choose among differing opinions, as long as it does not reach the point of merely seeking concessions.
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