title: Assisted reproduction--Islamic views on the science of procreation.
abstract: The field of assisted reproduction is one of the fastest growing areas in medicine. The development of new and sophisticated techniques all aim to give reproductive technologies and scientists a better understanding of reproductive biology. The development of new techniques may also be able to improve the chances of an infertile couple towards achieving a pregnancy. However the ethics and legality of assisted reproductive technology must not be brushed aside. Islamic scholars whose reference basis resides in the Holy Quran and the Hadith have addressed different issues relating to assisted reproductive technology. Some of the issues remain controversial and need detailed discussion before it can be deemed as appropriate and legible for use as guidelines in the development of the processes involved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link BE1410, Negara Brunei Darussalam, Brunei.
authors.forename: Norhayati Haji
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Ahmad
mesh_terms: D033421:Beginning of Human Life / Q000941:ethics; D015925:Cryopreservation / Q000941:ethics; D019924:Embryo Disposition / Q000941:ethics; D033041:Embryo Research / Q000941:ethics; D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000941:ethics; D004622:Embryo, Mammalian; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000941:ethics; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000628:therapy; D007316:Insemination, Artificial, Heterologous / Q000941:ethics; D007514:Islam; D008297:Male; D037022:Posthumous Conception / Q000941:ethics; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000941:ethics*; D013094:Spermatozoa; D018454:Spouses; D013533:Gestational Carriers; D014019:Tissue Donors