Is it permissible to abort a fetus in the early weeks, especially when there are three daughters, and is abortion considered forbidden?
Aborting a fetus after the ensoulment is not permissible. However, before ensoulment, the preponderant opinion is that it is permissible out of necessity and for a benefit. Increasing progeny is one of the objectives of Islamic law, and one should not limit themselves to a specific number as long as the woman is able to conceive and give birth without harm. It is permissible to temporarily stop pregnancy for the purpose of raising children, due to the woman's weakness, or for other permissible reasons. However, permanent contraception is not permissible except in cases of necessity.
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