A study of the Arguments and Jurisprudential Rulings on Artificial Insemination From the Perspectives of Imamiya and Sunni Jurisprudence (Book): Difference between revisions

The author presents four reasons supporting the permissibility of artificial insemination using the eggs and sperm of a married couple, according to the perspective of Sunni scholars: 1) the allowance of uncovering private parts in cases of necessity, 2) the absence of any objection due to the gametes belonging to the couple, 3) the necessity of treating infertility, and 4) fostering affection between the spouses and ensuring the continuity of their life together. These are the arguments cited by Sunni jurists in favor of this form of artificial insemination. Additionally, the author reports that opponents of artificial insemination among Sunni scholars have referenced eight reasons against it. These ...including verses from the Qurʾan such as 2:223, Surah at-Tariq (86:5-7), 2:187, and 7:189, a hadith from Sahih Bukhari that specifies the manner of intercourse and states that deviation from this manner is not permissible, <ref>Bukhari, Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 8, p. 22.</ref> the principle of "'''No Harm Rule (‘‘Lā Ḍarar’’ wa lā Ḍirār)'''" the contradiction with divine will as referenced in Qurʾan 42:50, the conflict with the principle of '''Blocking the Means (‘‘Sadd al-Dharāʾiʿ’’)''', and the association with the exposure of private parts. These are the reasons cited by Sunni scholars opposing this type of artificial insemination (pp. 72-78).