الإجهاض وأحكامه في الفقه الإسلامي

Abstract

This research is mainly aimed to explain the definition of abortion, the reasons it is considered as a crime, in addition to clarify its elements and conditions as well as the consequent judicial punishments in Islamic Law. Abortion is deliberate, unjustified termination of pregnancy before the natural time of birth. Abortion is prohibited in Islam because it violates the laws and orders of Allah and against the right of the fetus to live ; threat to the mother’s life and an offense on communities and societies. The Islamic Criminal Legislation provides punishments on those who commit this crime including Al – Gurrah and Atonement (Kaffarah). Besides that, it aims to raise the awareness of the Muslims and to warn them against committing this crime. Last but not least, I will conclude the punishments provided for the person who commits this crime according to the laws in Islamic Laws.