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Is it permissible, Islamically, to abort a fetus in its second month to avoid potential health risks for the mother who has diabetes, knowing that the previous pregnancy caused severe complications in the sixth month?

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The fundamental principle is the prohibition of abortion, especially if the fetus has completed forty days. This prohibition is lifted only if the pregnancy poses a danger to the mother's life or causes her significant harm. This assessment is to be made by specialized doctors. If they unanimously agree, or if most of them are certain of the existence of danger, then there is no objection to the abortion. However, if they differ, the default is for the fetus to remain.

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