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According to the author, aside from [[MohammadHadi Milani|Mohammad-Hadi Milani]] and [[Hossein Tabatabai Borujerdi|'''Seyyed Hossein Tabataba’i Borujerdi''']], who consider this situation to be problematic and worthy of contemplation among the Shiite jurists of the fourteenth century, the majority of other jurists deem this situation permissible (p. 59). In contrast, Islamic jurists such as [[Abul-Qasim Khoei|'''Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei''']], [[Imam Khomeini|'''Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini''']], [[Lotfollah Safi Golpaygani]], [[Seyyed Ali Sistani|'''Ali al-Sistani''']], and [[Mohammad Momen Qomi|'''Mohammad Momen''']] have stipulated that for this situation to be considered permissible, the act of insemination must be performed by the husband himself, as it does not involve prohibited actions such as looking at or touching a non-mahram (pp. 59-61). Regarding the lineage of the child, the author only references Imam Khomeini's opinion, who asserts that if the inseminator is not the husband, although the individuals have committed a sin, the child remains theirs (p. 60).
According to the author, aside from [[MohammadHadi Milani|Mohammad-Hadi Milani]] and [[Hossein Tabatabai Borujerdi|'''Seyyed Hossein Tabataba’i Borujerdi''']], who consider this situation to be problematic and worthy of contemplation among the Shiite jurists of the fourteenth century, the majority of other jurists deem this situation permissible (p. 59). In contrast, Islamic jurists such as [[Abul-Qasim Khoei|'''Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei''']], [[Imam Khomeini|'''Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini''']], [[Lotfollah Safi Golpaygani]], [[Seyyed Ali Sistani|'''Ali al-Sistani''']], and [[Mohammad Momen Qomi|'''Mohammad Momen''']] have stipulated that for this situation to be considered permissible, the act of insemination must be performed by the husband himself, as it does not involve prohibited actions such as looking at or touching a non-mahram (pp. 59-61). Regarding the lineage of the child, the author only references Imam Khomeini's opinion, who asserts that if the inseminator is not the husband, although the individuals have committed a sin, the child remains theirs (p. 60).
===Sunni jurisprudence===
===Sunni jurisprudence===
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 and no harassment," the contradiction with divine will as referenced in Qurʾan 42:50, the conflict with the principle of blocking means, 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).
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 means, 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).
According to the author, Islamic jurists such as [[Mahmud Shaltut]], Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Al-Tayyib, Sheikh Mansur, Sheikh Mustafa Zarqa, and several other Sunni jurists consider artificial insemination using the eggs and sperm of a married couple to be permissible. In contrast, some jurists, including Sheikh Rajab Bayoudh Al-Tamimi, Sheikh Muhammad Sharif Ahmed, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Baz, and Sheikh Abu Bakr Abu Zaid, deem it to be prohibited (pp. 90-92).
According to the author, Islamic jurists such as [[Mahmud Shaltut]], Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Al-Tayyib, Sheikh Mansur, Sheikh Mustafa Zarqa, and several other Sunni jurists consider artificial insemination using the eggs and sperm of a married couple to be permissible. In contrast, some jurists, including Sheikh Rajab Bayoudh Al-Tamimi, Sheikh Muhammad Sharif Ahmed, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Baz, and Sheikh Abu Bakr Abu Zaid, deem it to be prohibited (pp. 90-92).


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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) Qurʾan 2:233 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) Qurʾan 2:233, 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).
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) Qurʾan 2:233 and 5 to 7 of Surah Al-Mu’minun, 2) the invalidity of citing the principle of "'''No Harm Rule (‘‘Lā Ḍarar’’ wa lā Ḍirār)'''" 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) Qurʾan 2:233, 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).