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Jun 2022
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Islam and Abortion with Dr. Omar Suleima...

YAQEEN INSTITUTE
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Abortion is dominating headlines as the United States Supreme Court considers a decision that could lead to it being outlawed in many states. While the political debate is framed as being either pro-life or pro-choice, the Islamic perspective is not so simple. Is abortion halal or haram, and are there any exceptions? What principles do Muslim scholars use ... Show More
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