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Fatwa #1038311 December 2003Canada

Incase dr. feel that the child may not be healthy they will suggest abortion to us.Is this kind of blood test permitted under Shariah ?

Question

My wife is closed to 3 months pregnant and she had someproblems in the initial phases of pregnancy.The Dr has informed that they can do a blood test after 3 months to determine if the child will be fully healthy or will there be a chance that it could have some problems.Incase they feel that the child may not be healthy they will suggest abortion to us.Is this kind of blood test permitted under Shariah ?

Answer

It is permissible to undergo a blood test to determine the health of the child.

The issue of abortion is different and should be referred at that time for a Shari?ah ruling.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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