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Maqasid al-shariah as a complementary framework to conventional bioethics.

Shaikh Mohd Saifuddeen¹, Noor Naemah Abdul Rahman, Noor Munirah Isa

¹Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, shaikh@um.edu.my.

Science and Engineering Ethics

|July 10, 2013

Summary

This study proposes an Islamic bioethics framework using the objectives of Islamic law (maqasid al-shariah) to guide biotechnology applications. This model ensures ethical considerations align with preserving faith, life, intellect, progeny, and property.

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Area of Science:

Bioethics
Biotechnology
Islamic Studies

Background:

Bioethical discourse is crucial due to rapid biotechnology advancements.
Bioethics is a multidisciplinary field integrating social sciences.
Religion, particularly Islam in Malaysia, significantly influences bioethical perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a complementary bioethics framework from an Islamic perspective.
To integrate Islamic principles into bioethical decision-making.
To provide guidelines for biotechnological applications in medicine, agriculture, and food processing.

Main Methods:

Deriving a bioethics framework from the perspective of Islam.
Utilizing 'maqasid al-shariah' (objectives of Islamic law) as the foundational principles.
Developing a pragmatic checklist for bioethical issue resolution.

Main Results:

A framework based on 'maqasid al-shariah' is presented.
The framework aims to protect five essential aspects of human well-being: faith, life, intellect, progeny, and property.
The proposed model offers a structured approach to navigating complex bioethical dilemmas.

Conclusions:

The 'maqasid al-shariah' framework provides a robust model for Islamic bioethics.
This approach can effectively address contemporary bioethical challenges.
The checklist derived from Islamic objectives offers practical guidance for ethical biotechnology implementation.