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RE: Muslim Attitudes to Abortion
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- 1Do Muslims believe in Sanctity of Life?Yes
- 2What is Ensoulment?Life begins when the soul has entered the foetus at 120 days. Some Muslims claim this happens earlier, after 40 days.
- 3What does the Qur'an say about Murder?'Whoever had spared the life of a soul, it is as though he has spared the life of all people . Whosoever has killed a soul, it is as though he has murdered all of mankind' - Qur'an
- 4When is Abortion allowed?If the Mother's life is in danger, because:
The Foetus would not exist if it was not for the Mother
The Mother's life is established and she has responsibilities to carry out. - 5Do Some Muslims allow it early?Some allow it in the first 16 weeks, others only in the first 7
- 6What if the Foetus has a serious defect?Before Ensoulment, it is possible to Abort.
- 7What about in cases or Rape or Incest?Some argue that it is allowed.
- 8What if the parents are concerned that they won't be able to care for the child?It is not allowed.
- 9What about after 120 days?Only if the Mother's life is in danger.
- 10What if it was the result of Adultery?Not Allowed
- 11What if the Pregnancy was unplanned?Not allowed
- 12What do Some Muslim Women believe?That They should be able to choose what happens to their bodies.
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- GCSE RE Flashcards on RE: Muslim Attitudes to Abortion, created by Blgr64 on 14/03/2015.
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- Blgr64 · Mar 2015
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