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  • Public Health
  • Islamic Studies
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Illicit drug use is prevalent in many Islamic countries, despite being prohibited in Islam.
  • There is an increasing trend of injecting drug use, leading to a growing HIV/AIDS epidemic across the Islamic world.
  • Responses to this public health crisis vary, with some nations implementing harm reduction programs while others lag.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the permissibility of harm reduction programs within Islamic principles.
  • To provide a framework for addressing the escalating drug use and HIV/AIDS epidemic in Islamic countries.
  • To highlight the alignment of harm reduction strategies with Islamic teachings on preserving human dignity and well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Islamic jurisprudence, including the Quran and Sunnah.
  • Review of contemporary social and health policies in Islamic countries.
  • Ethical evaluation of harm reduction programs based on Islamic principles of preserving faith, life, intellect, progeny, and wealth.

Main Results:

  • Islamic teachings emphasize the preservation of life, intellect, and societal well-being.
  • Harm reduction programs are found to be permissible and consistent with Islamic values.
  • These programs offer a practical approach to mitigate the severe consequences of illicit drug use and associated epidemics.

Conclusions:

  • Harm reduction programs are compatible with Islamic principles and can be effectively implemented in Islamic countries.
  • Addressing the drug use and HIV/AIDS epidemic requires a response grounded in both public health strategies and religious ethical considerations.
  • Prioritizing the preservation of human dignity and well-being through harm reduction aligns with the core tenets of Islam.