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These views toward abortion are still referenced and used by several modern Islamic theologians and scholars. [ 1 ] According to religious studies scholar Zahra Ayubi, historically, Muslim thought was more concerned with the topic of preservation of human life and safeguarding of the mother's life than with determining when life begins. [ 11 ]
After the fall of Roe vs. Wade, Jews, Muslims and others debate abortion access and religious liberty.
In Shia Islam, abortion is "forbidden after implantation of the fertilised ovum." The leader of the Iranian Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini declared that shari'a forbids abortion without any reason "even at the earliest possible stage". [56] Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei permitted abortion at 10 weeks in cases of thalassemia. [54]
The Islamic community, after the fatwa on assisted reproductive technology by Gad al-Haq of Egypt's Al-Azhar University, largely accepted assisted reproductive technology. [16] In vitro fertilization and similar technologies are permissible as long as they do not involve any form of third-party donation (of sperm, eggs, embryos, or uteruses).
The Supreme Court is turning toward the final, frenzied days of its term, readying potential blockbuster decisions on abortion, guns and former President Donald Trump’s claims of absolute immunity.
In Wisconsin, a GOP proposal would ban abortion after 14 weeks of pregnancy. Republicans control the legislature there, but Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, would likely veto the measure if it passed.
Abortion in Saudi Arabia is only legal in cases of risk to a woman’s life, fetal impairment, or to protect her physical and mental health. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Pregnancy arising from incest or rape also qualifies for a legal abortion under the mental health exemption.
U.S. incidents in recent months include the attempted drowning of a 3-year-old Muslim girl in Texas, the fatal stabbing of a 6-year-old Muslim boy in Illinois, the stabbing of a Muslim man in ...