Abortion of the disabled and deformed fetus: a jurisprudence study

Abstract

Abstract:
The study aimed to highlight the issue of the prohibition of abortion of the disabled and deformed fetus, whether in statutory laws or in Islamic jurisprudence. The descriptive approach was used, in addition to the inductive and deductive approaches. The study found several results, including that: abortion shall not be done after the blowing of the Rooh (soul) into the fetus, except in one case, in which the fetus poses an indubitable threat to the mother's life. Moreover, abortion of the disabled and deformed fetus shall not be done even before the blowing of the Rooh (soul) into the fetus, this is what the study found. The study also suggested several recommendations, including: The necessity of activating deterrent penalties for those who attack fetuses, whether parents or doctors.