A question regarding the permissibility of aborting a fetus conceived from adultery before the soul enters it.
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Peace be upon you.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
It is forbidden to abort the fetus, even if it is a result of adultery. To know the amount of blood money (diya), you can refer to the following question: [Abortion]
It is important to note that if both parties are involved in the adultery, the blood money goes to the Imam (peace be upon him), and this should be referred to the legal authority.
Source: Answers to Inquiries, Medical Issues, Abortion, Q 1267 + Tahrir al-Wasilah, Inheritances, Conception from Adultery + Blood Money, Related Issues, Al-Aqilah, M12
Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him):
The ruling on aborting a fetus from adultery: If it is before the soul enters it, and if the hardship faced due to the exposure of the matter is unbearable and there is no way to prevent it — even if it means traveling to another country until the pregnancy is over — abortion is permissible. However, after the soul has entered, abortion is absolutely prohibited, even if the woman suffers harm or extreme hardship from its continuation. To know the amount of blood money, you can refer to the following question: [Abortion]
It is also important to note that if both parties are involved in the adultery, the blood money goes to the Imam (peace be upon him), and this should be referred to the legal authority.
May you be successful in all good.