Dr. Ali Selim:

Abnormality could not be deemed a reason to carry out an abortion. The question would arise as to what level of abnormality was relevant or whether the child would be a burden on the family or society or experience a miserable life. There are many healthy, wealthy people who lead very miserable lives and end up committing suicide. Accusations that women would lie about suicide are not the basis for Muslim disagreement on legislation for abortion. However, there is a need to consider from a medical point of view the grounds on the basis of which threats to commit suicide should be taken into consideration. Many people who threaten to commit suicide do so on the basis of many factors. Is the answer to give someone what they say they want because they threaten to commit suicide? I think it will turn into an anarchy.