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Jan 2023
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Some Muslim Americans Turn To Faith For ...

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Since the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to an abortion, some Muslims in America have sought a better understanding of what their faith says about abortion.

NPR's Linah Mohammad reports on the diversity of views within Islam about the issue.

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