Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Religious Dilemmas

Authors

  • Hafsah Ayaz Lecturer, Department of Islamic Studies Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi Author
  • Amira Sami Lecturer Deptt. of Comparative Religions, International Islamic University, Islamabad Author

Keywords:

In-vitro Fertilization, Artificial Insemination, Cryopreservation, Surrogacy, Shariah

Abstract

Infertility is the diminishing or complete absence of an 
ability of a person to produce offspring. A significant 
clinical and religious issue influences people of 
reproductive ages, in every corner of the world. 
Looking for a solution for infertility isn't just 
reasonable, but additionally encouraged in Islam as it is 
a human instinct for children. “O Lord! Grant us 
spouses and offsprings who will be the comfort of our 
eyes.” (25:74) Various methods to address infertility 
have entered the realm of science and technology. 
These ways include In-vitro Fertilization, Artificial 
Insemination, Cryopreservation, Surrogacy, and 
cloning. These techniques, on the other hand, are 
linked to several other legal, ethical, and religious 
issues. This article explores the legality of assisted 
reproductive technologies on the scale of Islamic 
teachings. The question has always weighed the 
maintenance of a family's legacy against overcoming 
infertility within a marriage. Certainly, Sharia rulings 
should be applied through reasoning to resolve the 
issue of infertility.

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Published

2022-06-30

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 57 (2022): AL-AZVA

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