Human Stem Cell Transplantation: An Overview of the Islamic Perspective's Ethical Issues in Malaysia

September 2023 in “ Journal of Fatwa Management and Research ”

Muhamad Rafiqi Hehsan, Imran Mohd Pazudin, Muhammad Afif Rosdin, Wan Athirah Wan Izudin, An Nisa Yustisia, Nisya Oktia Nahdah, Zulkifli Dahalan

Studysummary This study identified three main ethical concerns regarding stem cell use from an Islamic perspective in Malaysia, focusing on embryonic stem cells, aesthetic applications, and therapeutic medicine.

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