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HUKUM PENGGUGURAN KANDUNGAN WANITA HAMIL DIJANGKITI VIRUS ZIKA
What is the ruling on aborting the pregnancy of a woman infected with the Zika virus?
Short answer
As a general rule, a pregnant woman infected with the Zika virus is prohibited from aborting the pregnancy.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Medicine & Health
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
As a general rule, a pregnant woman infected with the Zika virus is prohibited from aborting the pregnancy. Abortion is permitted as a case of necessity if continuing the pregnancy endangers the mother's life. If the foetus is at risk of severe disability and is under 120 days old, abortion is permissible on grounds of need and public interest. The decision requires confirmation by trusted medical specialists, must not lead to worse harm, is made case by case, and needs the consent of the spouse or female guardian.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Ibu hamil yang dijangkiti virus zika adalah dilarang menggugurkan kandungan atau janin.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “HUKUM PENGGUGURAN KANDUNGAN WANITA HAMIL DIJANGKITI VIRUS ZIKA”, 26 October 2016. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=164. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-abortion-zika-virus-pregnancy/