What is the criterion for terminating a pregnancy if there is harm to the mother?
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A question over the phone
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah for His goodness. How are you?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : May Allah protect you. Welcome, please go ahead.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : What is her condition?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Yes, that is right.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Is this doctor Dr. Al-Saqt or someone else?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Well, my answer, my brother, is that if there is a fear that this pregnant woman, if she becomes pregnant again, will face death, then it is permissible; otherwise, it is not.
As for it being said that she has difficulty in pregnancy and delivery, and that she has many varicose veins in her legs, but that does not result in her death, then this is not an excuse for her to return to being barren. Is my answer clear?
The questioner : It is clear.
The Shaykh : Well, may Allah reward you with good.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : May Allah bless you. Welcome.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah for His goodness. How are you?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : May Allah protect you. Welcome, please go ahead.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : What is her condition?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Yes, that is right.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Is this doctor Dr. Al-Saqt or someone else?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Well, my answer, my brother, is that if there is a fear that this pregnant woman, if she becomes pregnant again, will face death, then it is permissible; otherwise, it is not.
As for it being said that she has difficulty in pregnancy and delivery, and that she has many varicose veins in her legs, but that does not result in her death, then this is not an excuse for her to return to being barren. Is my answer clear?
The questioner : It is clear.
The Shaykh : Well, may Allah reward you with good.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : May Allah bless you. Welcome.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings.
Source
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