Abortion of the fetus due to the risk of losing sight because of diabetes
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Question:
This questioner says: A woman has diabetes and she is currently pregnant, she is currently in her sixth week, and the doctors told her that if she does not abort the fetus, she is likely to lose her sight because of the diabetes. Is it permissible for her to abort the fetus?
Answer:
She is submitting her question, supported by three doctors regarding her condition and the condition of the fetus, to the Ifta Authority, and they will look into it, if Allah wills. Yes.
This questioner says: A woman has diabetes and she is currently pregnant, she is currently in her sixth week, and the doctors told her that if she does not abort the fetus, she is likely to lose her sight because of the diabetes. Is it permissible for her to abort the fetus?
Answer:
She is submitting her question, supported by three doctors regarding her condition and the condition of the fetus, to the Ifta Authority, and they will look into it, if Allah wills. Yes.
Source
75-لقاءات مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 15-.-12-5-1439 — archive.org (34:52)
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