Risalat al-huquq Journal

This research examines the legal provisions criminalizing abortion in Islamic law and Iraqi penal law. Abortion is a sensitive issue that intersects religious and legal aspects. The study aims to examine the legal rulings related to abortion according to Islamic Sharia law. It also reviews the provisions of the Iraqi penal code concerning abortion, analyzing their texts and comparing them with Islamic law. The research highlights the similarities and differences between the two, focusing on the criminal penalties for abortion in Iraqi penal law and the exceptions permitted by law, such as protecting the mother\'s life or the presence of serious fetal abnormalities. The research concludes that Islamic law is based on the principles of protecting human life and preserving human dignity, while establishing precise controls for any exceptional circumstances that may permit abortion. In contrast, Iraqi legislation has been influenced by these principles, with some modifications that take into account societal and legal conditions