Muslim jurists have agreed unanimously that after the fetus is completely formed and has been given a soul, abortion is haraam. It is also a crime, the commission of which is prohibited to the Muslim because it constitutes an offense against a complete, living human being. Jurists insist that the payment of blood money (diya) becomes incumbent if the baby is aborted alive and then died, while a fine of lesser amount is to be paid if it is aborted dead.
However, there is one exceptional situation. If, say the jurists, after the baby is completely formed, it is reliably shown that the continuation of the pregnancy would necessarily result in the death of the mother, then, in accordance with the general principle of the Shari`ah, that of choosing the lesser of two evils, abortion must be performed. The reason for this is that the mother is the origin of the fetus; moreover, her life is well-established, with duties and responsibilities, and she is also a pillar of the family. It would not be possible to sacrifice her life for the life of a fetus which has not yet acquired a personality and which has no responsibilities or obligations to fulfill.
Abortion is a crime against an existing being. It follows from this that there are stages of existence. The first stages of existence are the settling of the semen in the womb and its mixing with the secretions of the woman. Then come the next gestational stage. Disturbing the pregnancy at this stage is a crime. When it develops further and becomes a lump, aborting it is a greater crime. When it acquires a soul and its creation is completed, the crime becomes more grievous. The crime reaches a maximum seriousness when it is committed after it (the fetus) is separated (from the mother) alive.”
Homosexuality is wrong, a sin, in Islam.
Married couples who cannot have pregnancy in a normal way are allowed to have in-vitro fertilization as long as the fertilized ovum is placed in the womb of the woman from whom the egg was taken (not a surrogate mother). The fertilization has to be done with the sperm of her lawful husband during their married life, not after divorce or after the death of the husband. This is the general conclusion of various Muslim jurists’ meetings that discussed this subject.
The other question is whether according to the Shari’ah it is acceptable to destroy an embryo for the sake of research, even if this research can potentially cure many otherwise fatal diseases?
The answer is that the embryo in this stage is not human. It is not in its natural environment, the womb. If it is not placed in the womb it will not survive and it will not become a human being. So there is nothing wrong in doing this research, especially if this research has a potential to cure diseases. However, it is important that we establish strict rules against the misuse of embryos. Research on embryos has the potential for misuse, for instance in regards to the donors of these cells, and we should anticipate what these misuses might be and establish safeguards against them.
2007-03-12 09:43:42
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answered by NS 5
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well abortion is only halah if the mother's life is in danger.and in the case of rape(before 40days have passed).stem cell research is halah.
and yes gay marriage is haraam.in islam homosexuality is one of the worst sins a person can commit.
2007-03-13 11:51:39
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answered by Anonymous
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about stem cell.... they dont work. but umbilical cords do and they just throw them away! theres no reason to get abortions
2007-03-12 04:47:53
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answered by Nichole 3
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if i was an Imaam it would be halaal. it is cool if profesionally done.
2007-03-12 04:48:37
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answered by perfect soul 2
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