ABORTION.

Arabic Isqat. There is no mention of the subject in the Qur'an, but according to the Fatawi 'Alamgiri, (vol. iv. P. 238), it is forbidden after the child is formed in the womb. Muhammad is related to have ordered prayers to be said over an abortion, when supplication should be made for the father and mother, for forgiveness and mercy (Mishkat, v. c. 2.)