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The Qur’an says: God does not tax a being beyond its capability. (2:286) And remember, too, that God says, “And when my servants ask you about me, I am close…I answer the pleas of the asker if he asks me.” (Q2:186). Take heart then, and know that God understands what you do and why you do it. There is nothing that you may not ask your God about. You are a woman and you are born free.
Remember that all perceive through the lenses of human fallibility. What is the first verse of the Qur’an? In the name of God, the Beneficent, and Merciful. It is not about judgment or forgiveness, even…but that beneficence and mercy and love that are part of God’s essence. And for whom is the beneficence, this mercy, if not for you?
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A note about gender: As language around gender identity evolves, we recognize that some of the original prayers and blessings on Abortions Welcome may include gendered language that is limited or dated. At Abortions Welcome, we recognize the wide spectrum of gender identities and affirm that the capacity to become pregnant is not limited to cisgender women. As you read these heartfelt words, we invite you to receive only that which serves you.
You can find this prayer and others from a variety of faith traditions in the RCRC guide Spiritual Support for Your Abortion Journey.
