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What did the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, say regarding the ruling on abortion before birth due to a short umbilical cord?

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The Muslim should anticipate reward from Allah Almighty for whatever calamities befall him, as he will be rewarded for everything that afflicts him if he anticipates it with a righteous intention. The Sunnah of the Prophet has indicated this: the affairs of the believer are all good. If prosperity befalls him, he is grateful, and that is good for him; and if adversity befalls him, he is patient, and that is good for him. Whatever toil, illness, worry, sorrow, harm, or grief afflicts him, even a thorn that pricks him, Allah expiates some of his sins thereby. There is no prophetic hadith specifically addressing the issue of a short umbilical cord.

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