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Does looking at a lunar eclipse lead to deformities and abnormalities, especially for pregnant women, and is there any religious evidence to support this?

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If it is proven through experimentation or the reliable information provided by trustworthy doctors that looking at the moon during a lunar eclipse is harmful, then it is not permissible to look at it. This is based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm," and Allah's Almighty saying: "So ask the people of the Reminder if you do not know."

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