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Is it permissible to abort the fetus due to the presence of an ovarian cyst, the mother's previous suffering from diabetes and toxoplasmosis, and her fear of birth defects due to her advanced age?

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Scholars have differed on the ruling of aborting a fetus before forty days, with the majority permitting it if there is an excuse, a benefit, or to avert an an-ticipated harm. So, if the fear of fetal deformity is based on the opinion of doctors, then there is no blame in aborting it before forty days.

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