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Is abortion allowed if a woman concieves following a rape incident?

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IS ABORTION ALLOWED IF A WOMEN CONCIEVES FOLLOWING A RAPE INCIDENT. AND IF SHE DECIDES TO CONTINUE WITH THE PREGNANCY THEN IS THE BABY ILLIGETAMITE.

Answer

(Fatwa: 1625/1289/L=1430)

If the woman is unmarried, the child will be illegitimate as child is not attributed to adulterer. Yes, if the woman is married, the child will be legitimate as the hadith says: الولد للفراش و للعاھر الحجر

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

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