Salam everyone.
I want to explain my status and seek some guidance on what can be done. I have a 3 year old and we were not planning on having anymore kids because after my first born, it really took a toll on my psychological health. Till date psychologically I am not myself, I feel depressed most times. My mental health is a huge concern for me. Although I did want to have another baby I wanted to wait to be in the right state of mind first. I just found out I am pregnant last week and ever since my mental health has been worse. I know Islam allows abortion if it’s a risk to her health but it only mentions physical health. I am not okay psychologically. I will go into deeper depression with another baby at this point and I will feel extremely guilty for not being able to care for it how a mother should.
I am under no circumstances considering this option because of financial reasons, career or any other worldly matters. Solely because of my psychological health.
Is abortion permissible in this situation? I am about 4 weeks now.
I want to explain my status and seek some guidance on what can be done. I have a 3 year old and we were not planning on having anymore kids because after my first born, it really took a toll on my psychological health. Till date psychologically I am not myself, I feel depressed most times. My mental health is a huge concern for me. Although I did want to have another baby I wanted to wait to be in the right state of mind first. I just found out I am pregnant last week and ever since my mental health has been worse. I know Islam allows abortion if it’s a risk to her health but it only mentions physical health. I am not okay psychologically. I will go into deeper depression with another baby at this point and I will feel extremely guilty for not being able to care for it how a mother should.
I am under no circumstances considering this option because of financial reasons, career or any other worldly matters. Solely because of my psychological health.
Is abortion permissible in this situation? I am about 4 weeks now.