Islam abortion Flashcards
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Abortion is usually considered as haram
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Only Allah can take away life
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abortion for economic reasons is forbidden in the Quran 6.151
‘Do not kill your children for fear of poverty.’
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Some Muslims allow abortion up to 16 weeks depending upon when they believe the foetus becomes a person.
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Abortion to save the mother’s life is seen by some as acceptable
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The mother’s rights are more important than foetus rights up until 120 days when it is believed Ensoulment (the receiving of a soul) takes place.
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Allah takes person’s intention (niyyah) into account at judgement.
