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Islamic bioethics: a general scheme.

Mohamamd Ali Shomali¹

¹Imam Khomeini Education & Research Institute, Qum, Iran.

Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine

|August 3, 2013

Summary

Islam highly values all life, emphasizing its sacredness and the need for protection. Islamic bioethics guides the appreciation, respect, and preservation of life, addressing key issues from beginning to end.

Area of Science:

Islamic Bioethics
Religious Studies
Medical Ethics

Background:

Life is considered sacred in Islam, necessitating appreciation, respect, and protection.
Islamic bioethics provides a framework for understanding the value of life within Islamic teachings.
The paper explores the intersection of Islamic law and bioethical principles concerning life preservation.

Purpose of the Study:

To elucidate the high status of life in Islam.
To examine the principles and sources of Islamic bioethics.
To discuss contemporary bioethical issues from an Islamic perspective.

Main Methods:

Literature review of Islamic texts and scholarly interpretations.
Analysis of Islamic legal rulings (fiqh) on bioethical matters.

Keywords:

Abortion Brain death Euthanasia Life Organ transplantation

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Life's sanctity is a core tenet in Islam, guiding ethical considerations.
Islamic bioethics, rooted in the Quran and Sunnah, regulates life-related issues.
Discussions cover reproduction, family planning, abortion, end-of-life care (suicide, euthanasia), and organ transplantation.

Conclusions:

Islamic bioethics offers comprehensive guidance on respecting and protecting human life.
The study highlights the importance of family, health, and ethical end-of-life decisions in Islam.
Islamic perspectives provide a unique ethical framework for modern bioethical challenges.