Contemporary Medical Issues in Islamic Jurisprudence

Contemporary Medical Issues in Islamic Jurisprudence

Advances in modern medicine have saved lives and extended human capability, yet they also raise complex ethical and legal questions. Contemporary Medical Issues in Islamic Jurisprudence addresses these challenges by examining how Islamic law engages with rapidly evolving medical realities.

About the Book Contemporary Medical Issues in Islamic Jurisprudence explores modern healthcare dilemmas through the framework of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh: the systematic understanding of Islamic legal rulings derived from divine sources). The book analyzes how classical legal principles are applied to contemporary issues such as organ transplantation, assisted reproduction, end-of-life care, genetic intervention, and medical decision-making.

Rooted in the Qur’an, the Prophetic tradition, and juristic reasoning, the work demonstrates that Islamic law is neither rigid nor detached from human need. Instead, it is a living legal system capable of responding to new circumstances while safeguarding moral integrity and human dignity.

What You Will Discover

• The foundations of fiqh and its adaptability to modern medical contexts.
• The role of ijtihād (independent juristic reasoning) in addressing new biomedical issues.
• Ethical considerations surrounding life, death, and medical intervention.
• The Islamic perspective on bodily sanctity and human dignity.
• Principles governing harm prevention (ḍarar: unjustified harm) and necessity in medical rulings.
• How intention (niyyah: moral purpose behind an action) influences legal judgments in healthcare.
• Case-based discussions illustrating juristic responses to contemporary medical challenges.

About the Author The author is well-versed in both Islamic jurisprudence and modern medical ethics, presenting complex legal discussions with clarity and balance. The work reflects careful engagement with classical sources alongside contemporary scholarly debates.

Who Is This Book For? This book is for students of Islamic law, healthcare professionals, ethicists, and readers seeking a principled Islamic approach to modern medical issues grounded in compassion, responsibility, and legal rigor.