Conditions for Aborting a Fetus in Cases of Sickle Cell Anemia
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Question:
Muhammad from Jazan says: Is it permissible to terminate a pregnancy if it is confirmed that it is affected by sickle cell anemia? And what are the conditions for that?
Answer:
It is permissible to terminate the pregnancy in any of the following cases, except if there is fear for the mother’s life from its remaining in her womb. If there is fear that the mother will die from its remaining in her womb, then there is no harm in terminating it. As for it merely being deformed or having a disability, it is left to Allah the Exalted, and He is more merciful to it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Muhammad from Jazan says: Is it permissible to terminate a pregnancy if it is confirmed that it is affected by sickle cell anemia? And what are the conditions for that?
Answer:
It is permissible to terminate the pregnancy in any of the following cases, except if there is fear for the mother’s life from its remaining in her womb. If there is fear that the mother will die from its remaining in her womb, then there is no harm in terminating it. As for it merely being deformed or having a disability, it is left to Allah the Exalted, and He is more merciful to it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/239 — archive.org (11:03)
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