Does Sharia Support Cloning? A Qualitative Analysis

Authors

  • Sabbir Hasan Pundra University of Science and Technology, Bogura,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15575/ijik.v13i1.23676

Keywords:

Cloning, Therapeutic Cloning, Reproductive Cloning, Islamic Sharia, Ethics

Abstract

Recent developments in genetics and biotechnology have ushered in a new era of health advancement. Islam is the name of a faith that inspires its followers to innovate within the limits of Islamic law in the pursuit of knowledge and to improve the quality of life. Modern biotechnology, especially animal cloning, has helped advance human civilisation's social, economic, and health aspects. Therapeutic cloning has uncovered enormous possibilities in medical practice. However, cloning technology is also believed to have the potential for reproductive cloning, which raises ethical issues. Islamic countries need to reach a consensus on this important issue. The need for a Sharia perspective to improve science and technology is evident in the context of greater health development. Muslim scholars need to immediately take a logical and much-needed step towards stem cell and cloning research that considers the scientific benefits and ethical, legal, and Sharia implications. The present study aims to evaluate the different views of Muslim jurists on therapeutic and reproductive cloning by clarifying the Shariah position on this controversial issue.

Author Biography

Sabbir Hasan, Pundra University of Science and Technology, Bogura,

I am a post graduate in Islamic studies. My areas of interest are Islamic law, Maqasid As-Shariah, life and thought of Muslim thinkers. I have been teaching at Pundra University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh in the department of Islamic studies since 10 September, 2017. I wrote several articles on marital discord and Islamic guidelines, juvenile delinquency and Islam, Islamic values in Farrukh Ahmed’s poetry.

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