What is the ruling on aborting a fetus before 120 days due to the husband's illness, accumulated debts, and numerous marital problems, especially given a previous repudiation?
Aborting the fetus before the ensoulment (before 120 days) is a matter of scholarly disagreement. We believe it is permissible to do so when there is a valid Sharia-compliant excuse, such as the husband's illness, excessive debts, or marital problems if they cause harm and hardship. However, it is advisable not to abort unless it is confirmed that this is a valid excuse. This can be ascertained by directly consulting scholars.
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