Bioethics and Islamic Jurisprudence” is a detailed 14-week course examining the intersection of Islamic law and ethical considerations in the context of modern biomedical advances. This course explores the intricate moral discussions within Islam that pertain to health care, medical treatment, human dignity, and life preservation. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of how Islamic jurisprudence approaches complex bioethical issues such as genetic engineering, organ transplantation, end-of-life care, and reproductive health.
Overall Objectives for this Course: By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Articulate the foundational Islamic principles pertinent to bioethical deliberations.
- Analyze contemporary bioethical dilemmas through the lens of Islamic jurisprudence.
- Critically assess the outcomes of Islamic legal rulings in healthcare practices.
- Explore the ethical considerations in medical research and its regulations under Islamic law.
- Discuss Islamic viewpoints on the sanctity of life, healthcare rights, and the role of consent.
- Evaluate the responses of Islamic jurisprudence to advances in biotechnology and medicine.
- Construct arguments addressing bioethical issues from a Sharia-compliant perspective.
- Engage with scholarly debates on the balance between medical innovation and religious ethics.
- Formulate a personal informed stance on various bioethical challenges by integrating Islamic legal principles.
- Develop strategies for implementing ethical healthcare practices in diverse sociocultural contexts that respect Islamic teachings.
