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Women's sexual and reproductive rights are fundamental human rights, emphasizing autonomy and informed consent. Islamic bioethics align with these principles, guiding reproductive health services for Muslim communities.

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Area of Science:

Bioethics
Human Rights Law
Islamic Studies

Background:

Sexual and reproductive rights (RSH) are integral to women's human rights, encompassing the right to healthcare and autonomy.
Ethical principles like autonomy, justice, and informed consent are crucial in RSH decision-making.
Islamic bioethics, derived from the Quran and traditions, also emphasizes these contemporary ethical principles.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the intersection of women's sexual and reproductive rights with Islamic bioethical perspectives.
To highlight the importance of respecting women's autonomy and informed consent in reproductive healthcare within Muslim contexts.
To examine specific Islamic views on reproductive technologies and harmful practices.

Main Methods:

Review of primary Sharia sources (Quran, Hadith) and their interpretation in bioethics.
Analysis of contemporary bioethical principles in relation to Islamic teachings.
Examination of Islamic legal rulings on assisted reproductive technologies and harmful RSH practices.

Main Results:

Islamic bioethics supports women's autonomy, informed consent, and access to quality RSH services within marriage.
While Shiaa permits egg donation and surrogacy, Sunni Islam forbids third-party reproductive contributions.
Islam explicitly prohibits harmful practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and adolescent pregnancy.

Conclusions:

Islamic bioethical principles are consistent with universal human rights in sexual and reproductive health.
Physicians must respect conscientious objection while ensuring appropriate patient referral for RSH services.
Adherence to Islamic bioethics ensures culturally sensitive and rights-based RSH care for Muslim individuals and communities.