Islamic Perspectives on Clinical Intervention Near the End of Life: We Can but Must We?

Padela, Aasim I.; Qureshi, Omar

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“…If the field of knowledge for the intellect were endless and it could comprehend all subjects, then it would be equal to Allah in this aspect. On the contrary, human intellect has finite knowledge while the knowledge of Allah is infinite (Padela & Qureshi, 2019).…”

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The Relationship Between Prophetic Hadith and Intellect: A Critical Examination of the Scholarly Discourse

Rizapoor,

Poya,

Athari

2023

int.j.Islamstud.high.Educ.

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If the authenticity of a Hadith is uncertain and contradicts intellect, it can be deemed weak. However, if a Hadith is deemed authentic by Hadith scholars, two distinct theories emerge among Muslim scholars. The first theory argues that a correct Hadith never opposes the intellect. According to this perspective, a sound and clear intellect will never contradict an authentic Hadith. In contrast, the second theory posits that a prophetic Hadith should be considered weak if it conflicts with intellect. The study employs analytical and library research methods, drawing on a range of scholarly works including books, academic articles, and writings by Muslim scholars. The findings of this paper indicate that a Hadith, narrated through a strong chain of narrators tracing back to the Prophet, cannot inherently contradict the intellect. However, if a Hadith contradicts sound intellect, it can serve as a valid reason to question its authenticity and consider it weak. Through a comprehensive analysis of the scholarly discourse, this study provides a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between Hadith and intellect and how Islam values the intellect. It underscores the importance of rigorous authentication processes, emphasizing the need to consider the reliability of the Hadith chain and the principles of intellectual reasoning when assessing the strength or weakness of a prophetic Hadith.

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The Relationship Between Prophetic Hadith and Intellect: A Critical Examination of the Scholarly Discourse

Rizapoor,

Poya,

Athari

2023

int.j.Islamstud.high.Educ.

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“…Karāma derives from the Arabic root k-r-m, which conveys the meaning of honor, and when applied to humans refers to the special status of humankind above all of God's creation. 28 The Qur'an grounds this notion stating "We [God] have honored (karamna) the sons of Adam… and conferred on them special favors, above a great part of our creation (17:70). 29 Karāma is shared by humanity in equal measure and allows for the every individual to claim positive rights of respect from each other.…”

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The ethics of organ donation, donation after circulatory determination of death, and xenotransplantation from an Islamic perspective

Padela

Duivenbode

2018

Xenotransplantation

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Donation after circulatory determination of death (DCDD) and xenotransplantation are advanced as possible solutions to the growing gap between the number of individuals in need of organ transplantation and the pool of donors. Investigating how various publics, including religious leaders, might view these "therapies" is essential for broad public and professional support and will be needed in order to make these solutions viable. This study, therefore, presents normative Islamic bioethical perspectives on donation after circulatory determination of death and xenotransplantation. First, we will discuss foundational Islamic ethico-legal debates regarding organ donation. These debates can be grouped into three broad positions, those who consider organ donation categorically impermissible as a violation of human dignity (ḥurma and karāma), those who agree that organ donation is impermissible in principle, but allow it conditionally on the basis of dire necessity (ḍarūra), and those who permit organ donation based on notions of public interest (maṣlaḥa). Next, we will reflect upon the additional ethical dimensions DCDD and xenotransplantation add to these debates. We contend that the condition of minimal harm to the donor and the definition of death need to be accounted for within Islamic perspectives on DCDD. Xenotransplantation, on the other hand, highlights concerns about using pigs for therapeutic purposes. We conclude by commenting on additional questions that remain to be addressed in the Islamic bioethical debate over these practices and with recommendations for further research.

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Islamic Perspectives on Clinical Intervention Near the End of Life: We Can but Must We?

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The Relationship Between Prophetic Hadith and Intellect: A Critical Examination of the Scholarly Discourse

The Relationship Between Prophetic Hadith and Intellect: A Critical Examination of the Scholarly Discourse

The ethics of organ donation, donation after circulatory determination of death, and xenotransplantation from an Islamic perspective

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