The Question Of When Life Starts In Islam
All forms of contraception may be adopted, except those that result in permanent infertility. According to the Quran and Hadith, after 120 days of conception the fetus transitions from its initial form to a human being, as the ruh (soul) is bestowed at this stage. Therefore, abortion may be permitted in genuine cases before 120 days. After 120 days, abortion is prohibited unless there is iztirar ( a situation of extreme necessity ). For Article of Ghamidi Sahab , please see: Discussion 58042 • Reply 58116 ____ Video Response of Ghamidi Sahab : https://youtu.be/OFZdNZVYBkI
I have might have emphasized the benefits of sterilisation from medical perspective to lady already undergoing c-section with her 4th child. Though my exact suggestion was not to go through with it if she was not comfortable ( as that enough should be an absolute contradiction) but I’m worried still whether me stating the benefits might have caused her to take that decision. Her particular situation did make the choice seem reasonable ( 40 year old mother with 4 children under 5/6 years, multiple c-sections and with what became apparent later as having financial issues). May Allah forgive me ,!