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Reproductive issues from the Islamic perspective.

Fatima A. Husain1

  • 1St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, UK.

Human Fertility (Cambridge, England)
|February 15, 2002
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Islamic infertility treatments permit assisted conception for married couples using their own gametes. Donor sperm is forbidden, while ovum donation and surrogacy are debated, emphasizing marital fidelity and lineage preservation.

Area of Science:

  • Islamic Bioethics
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Family Law

Background:

  • Islam views marriage and procreation as vital, with diverse interpretations of religious guidance.
  • Infertility treatments present unique challenges within Islamic jurisprudence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Islamic perspectives on assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
  • To clarify rulings on gamete donation, surrogacy, and post-marital conception.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Qur'anic guidance and Islamic legal interpretations.
  • Review of scholarly opinions on contemporary reproductive issues.

Main Results:

  • ART is permissible for married couples using their own gametes ('halal').

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  • Donor gametes and conception outside marriage are strictly forbidden ('haraam').
  • Ovum donation and surrogacy are debated, particularly regarding maternal lineage.
  • Conclusions:

    • Islamic law permits ART for infertile couples, provided gametes are from the legal spouse.
    • Strict adherence to marital bonds is essential in all reproductive procedures.
    • Muslim couples should consult religious scholars for guidance on ART options.