Human Stem Cell Transplantation: An Overview of the Islamic Perspective's Ethical Issues in Malaysia
September 2023
in “
Journal of Fatwa Management and Research
”
TLDR Islamic perspectives in Malaysia raise ethical concerns about using stem cells, especially from embryos, for beauty and medical treatments.
This study explores the ethical issues surrounding stem cell technology from an Islamic perspective, with a focus on Malaysia. It identifies three main areas of concern: the use of human embryonic stem cells, stem cells for aesthetic purposes, and stem cells for therapeutic medicine. The research highlights the importance of considering both current ethical frameworks and Islamic perspectives as stem cell technology advances in Malaysia. The study uses a library-based methodology to gather data from various sources, aiming to correlate Malaysia's views with Islamic ethical considerations.