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Is it permissible to abort a fetus in the second month to avoid psychological and social harm for the mother and the newborn, given that the marriage took place without the knowledge of the husband's family, and the husband promised to inform them after the abortion?

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The fatwa adopted by us prohibits abortion, even if the fetus is still a nutfah (zygote), unless its continued presence poses a threat to the mother's life. Therefore, it is not permissible for you to obey your husband in aborting the fetus for the reason mentioned, especially if the pregnancy has exceeded forty days.

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