A study of the Arguments and Jurisprudential Rulings on Artificial Insemination From the Perspectives of Imamiya and Sunni Jurisprudence (Book): Difference between revisions
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===Sunni jurisprudence=== | ===Sunni jurisprudence=== | ||
The author of the book has explored the topic of artificial insemination using non-mahram eggs and sperm within the framework of Sunni jurisprudence, arriving at several reasons to support its permissibility. These include: 1) Verses 233 of Surah Al-Baqarah and 5 to 7 of Surah Al-Mu’minun, 2) the invalidity of citing the principle of "no harm and no harassment," and 3) the allowance of sperm entry without penetration. Additionally, he has identified several arguments against its permissibility based on Sunni legal texts, which include: 1) Verses 233 of Surah Al-Baqarah, | The author of the book has explored the topic of artificial insemination using non-mahram eggs and sperm within the framework of Sunni jurisprudence, arriving at several reasons to support its permissibility. These include: 1) Verses 233 of Surah Al-Baqarah and 5 to 7 of Surah Al-Mu’minun, 2) the invalidity of citing the principle of "no harm and no harassment," and 3) the allowance of sperm entry without penetration. Additionally, he has identified several arguments against its permissibility based on Sunni legal texts, which include: 1) Verses 233 of Surah Al-Baqarah, Qurʾan 86:5–7, 187 of Surah Al-Baqarah, and 189 of Surah Al-A'raf, 2) the inherent similarity of this method to adultery, 3) the association of artificial insemination with non-mahram eggs and sperm with masturbation, exposure of private parts, and touching the genitals, 4) the principle of blocking means to harm and the priority of preventing harm over seeking benefits, 5) its contradiction with religion and human nature, and 6) the flaw of the fundamental elements of fertilization (pp. 79-86). | ||
As reported in the book, Sunni scholars such as Mahmoud Shaltut, Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen, Sheikh Abu Bakr Al-Jazairi, Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Baz, and Sheikh Mansur do not consider artificial insemination using non-mahram eggs and sperm to be permissible (pp. 92-93). | As reported in the book, Sunni scholars such as Mahmoud Shaltut, Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen, Sheikh Abu Bakr Al-Jazairi, Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Baz, and Sheikh Mansur do not consider artificial insemination using non-mahram eggs and sperm to be permissible (pp. 92-93). | ||
==Artificial insemination utilizing a surrogate womb== | ==Artificial insemination utilizing a surrogate womb== | ||
The third method of medical pregnancy involves the use of a surrogate womb, which can take two forms: sometimes the surrogate is the second wife or concubine of the couple, and other times it is a womb from an unrelated individual. The author of the book examines artificial insemination through surrogacy in the context of both Shia and Sunni jurisprudence, similar to the previous two forms. | The third method of medical pregnancy involves the use of a surrogate womb, which can take two forms: sometimes the surrogate is the second wife or concubine of the couple, and other times it is a womb from an unrelated individual. The author of the book examines artificial insemination through surrogacy in the context of both Shia and Sunni jurisprudence, similar to the previous two forms. | ||