Is it permissible to abort a two-month-old fetus out of fear of future problems with the father after divorce and his unwillingness to bear his responsibilities?
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It is not permissible to abort the fetus unless there is an extreme necessity, such as a danger to the mother's life. What is mentioned in the question is not considered a necessity that justifies abortion, because the child's welfare is taken into account in custody after divorce, and the courts are the ones that decide disputes related to custody. Accordingly, it is not permissible to abort the pregnancy for this reason, especially since the pregnancy has exceeded forty days, which emphasizes the حرمة (sanctity/prohibition) of abortion, and makes it a clear injustice and aggression.
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