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== Prohibitions related to Assisted Reproduction == | == Prohibitions related to Assisted Reproduction == | ||
In the second chapter, the author has discussed a series of forbidden matters that may be done in the process of Assisted Reproduction; for example, looking at the ‘‘ʿAwrah’’ (Private parts) of the opposite sex is haram, and uncovering the ‘‘ʿAwrah’’ (Private parts) is also not permissible because it causes a haram look. However, uncovering the ‘‘ʿAwrah’’ (Private parts) before a doctor of the same sex for the purpose of Assisted Reproduction may be considered permissible because it has a | In the second chapter, the author has discussed a series of forbidden matters that may be done in the process of Assisted Reproduction; for example, looking at the ‘‘ʿAwrah’’ (Private parts) of the opposite sex is haram, and uncovering the ‘‘ʿAwrah’’ (Private parts) is also not permissible because it causes a haram look. However, uncovering the ‘‘ʿAwrah’’ (Private parts) before a doctor of the same sex for the purpose of Assisted Reproduction may be considered permissible because it has a Rational purpose, and it is definitely permissible if there is a necessity. Also, uncovering the body of a woman who is not elderly before a doctor of the opposite sex is forbidden and is permissible only on the assumption of necessity (p. 190). | ||
=== Secondary reasons === | === Secondary reasons === | ||
According to secondary rules such as the principle of “no harm,” if it is not possible to perform Assisted Reproduction based on religious conditions and if avoiding it entails harm to the spouses, some matters such as not covering the body before a doctor or nurse who does not abide by the rules of Sharia are permissible based on secondary rulings (p. 339). Also, according to the rule of “no hardship,” if conducting Assisted Reproduction in compliance with the conditions of Sharia results in severe hardship and trouble for the couple, then performing it without abiding by the rules of Sharia is permissible by a secondary ruling (p. 349). | According to secondary rules such as the principle of “no harm,” if it is not possible to perform Assisted Reproduction based on religious conditions and if avoiding it entails harm to the spouses, some matters such as not covering the body before a doctor or nurse who does not abide by the rules of Sharia are permissible based on secondary rulings (p. 339). Also, according to the rule of “no hardship,” if conducting Assisted Reproduction in compliance with the conditions of Sharia results in severe hardship and trouble for the couple, then performing it without abiding by the rules of Sharia is permissible by a secondary ruling (p. 349). | ||