Ethical and Legal Approach of Islam to Gene Editing

Ahmed Abdul Rehman, PhD
Department of Islamic Thought
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

Abstract: Dr. Abdul Rehman will explore the legal and ethical implications of gene editing from an Islamic perspective. He will discuss the Islamic viewpoint on the permissibility of gene editing within the framework of Islamic ethics and the limitations and restrictions established by Islamic jurisprudence for gene editing from a legal standpoint. Dr. Abdul Rehman will then examine the social and ethical considerations arising from the potential applications and implications of gene editing within an Islamic ethical framework.

Continuing medical education credit will be available.

The Center’s Healthcare and Religion Lecture Series is co-sponsored by the Palliative and Supportive Institute, the Department of Religious Studies, and the Jewish Studies Program

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