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Islam does not believe in fetal ensoulment at conception, and some Muslim scholars argue the fetus “does not possess a soul until 120 days after conception.”

From Slate • Mar. 9, 2023

Additionally, other faith groups such as Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism have differing beliefs about ensoulment.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2022

The Hebrew Bible, which is part of both Jewish and Christian scripture, is silent on this issue of ensoulment.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Apparently, it was only when I approached him, to ask how 14 weeks could ever be compatible with delayed ensoulment theory, that he finally plucked up courage to leave.

From The Guardian • Nov. 22, 2012

Previous to its individualization it evolves in a group with others of its kind, animated by a common ensoulment that has not reached the level of complete self-consciousness.

From Elementary Theosophy by Rogers, L. W. (Louis William)