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What is the expiation for an abortion 13 days after the menstrual period without the husband's knowledge, and what are the consequences for the mother who financially assisted her daughter in the abortion?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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Abortion is forbidden by Islamic law because it is an assault on a soul that might come into the world. The prohibition becomes stricter and the sin greater if it is after the ensoulment. Abortion is not permissible unless keeping the pregnancy poses a definite risk to the mother's life, as determined by reliable doctors. If a woman aborts without necessity, she must offer sincere repentance, frequently seek forgiveness, and perform righteous deeds. If the abortion was before the embryo was formed (before 40 days), she is not required to offer expiation other than repentance. However, if it was after the formation (after 40 days), she must offer a "Ghurrah" (a male or female slave); if she cannot find one, she must pay one-tenth of the mother's blood money. Scholars have differed regarding the obligation of fasting for two consecutive months. The mother who assisted in the abortion is sinful for her cooperation in sin and aggression.

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