Induced abortion from an Islamic perspective:is it criminal or just elective?

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Title

Induced abortion from an Islamic perspective:is it criminal or just elective?

Author

Albar, Mohammed A.

Publisher

2001/12/00

Language

English

Publication Date

20011200

Abstract

Induced Abortion for social reasons is spreading all over the world. It is estimated that globally 50 million unborn babies are killed annually, resulting in the deaths of 200,000 pregnant women and the suffering of millions. The complications of illegal abortion are very serious. Abortion is still used in many countries as a means of family planning. The medical reasons for abortion are limited and con-sti-tute a small proportion of all abortion cases. This paper discusses the different views on abortion, its history, its evolution over time, and the present legal circumstances. The emphasis is on the situation in Islamic countries and the effect of Islamic Fatwas on abortion.

Notes

abstracts in English and Arabic

Primary Classification

12.3

Secondary Classification

12.3;12.1;21.1

Primary keywords

abortion--[pri];international aspects--[pri];Islamic ethics--[pri];Muslim world--[pri]

Secondary keywords

abortion on demand;beginning of life;contraception;cultural pluralism;embryos;fetuses;historical aspects;illegal abortion;legal aspects;moral status;religious ethics;statistics;therapeutic abortion

Subject

fatwas--[pri]

Journal Article

Journal of Family and Community Medicine2001 December; 8(3): 25-35

Note

32

Primary Document Type

ja

Call Number

citation

Bibliography

55 refs.

ISSN

22308229 (print);2229340X (online)

Collection

Citation

“Induced abortion from an Islamic perspective:is it criminal or just elective?,” Islamic Medical & Scientific Ethics, accessed September 7, 2024, http://imse.ibp.georgetown.domains/items/show/33772.