Aborting a Foetus Resulting from Rape
As-Salamu `alaykum! I am a Muslim guy from Toronto -Canada. I have a question. If a 14-16 year old girl is raped, she can't raise herself, she doesn't have parents and relatives who can support her and as a result of the rape she gets pregnant. So should she go for an abortion or not ? According to Islam, abortion is wrong; it is prohibited. However if the girl does not go for an abortion she will give birth to a haram (an illegal) child. Keep in mind, the girl is poor, given no money and totally screwed. Will abortion still be considered wrong according to Islamic teachings? Moreover, what should be done with child who is born as a result of rape in the light of Islamic teachings? Please answer this inquiry as soon as possible. This is a very critical issue.