Euthanasia and Islamic Law

Freeland, Richard M.

doi:10.1177/002581729706500405

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“…To overcome these limitations, a secondary search strategy was performed as follows. The references listed in the 46 selected articles 1,3,5,6,[8][9][10][11][12][13][15][16][17][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]29,30,32,33,36,[40][41][42][43][44]46,[48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57]59,66,[71][72][73] were checked for further relevant references, and religious books (Quran and hadith) and legal codes of selected countries were also consulted from websites. The secondary search strategy resulted in an additional 30 references, which we included in this review.…”

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The Islamic perspective on physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia

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Physician-assisted suicide (PAS) and euthanasia can be debated from ethical and legal perspectives, and there are a variety of views regarding their acceptability and usefulness. Religion is considered an important factor in determining attitudes towards such practices. This narrative review aims to provide an overview of the Islamic perspective on PAS and euthanasia and explore the Islamic approach in addressing the related issues. The PubMed database was searched to retrieve relevant articles, then the references listed in the selected articles were checked for additional relevant publications. Additionally, religious books (Quran and hadith) and legal codes of selected countries were also consulted from appropriate websites. The Islamic code of law discusses many issues regarding life and death, as it considers any act of taking one’s life to be forbidden. Islam sanctifies life and depicts it as a gift from God ( Allah). It consistently emphasises the importance of preserving life and well-being. Therefore Muslims, the followers of Islam, have no right to end their life. All Islamic doctrines consider PAS and euthanasia to be forbidden. However, if the patient has an imminently fatal illness, withholding or withdrawing a futile medical treatment is considered permissible. From a legal perspective, Islamic countries have not legalised PAS and euthanasia. Such practices are therefore considered suicides when patients consent to the procedure, and homicides when physicians execute the procedure.

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“…[2][3][4][5][6] The Quran presents God (Allah) as the former and sovereign over life and death. [7][8][9] Furthermore, Allah has made life sacred and forbidden ending a human life or one's own life (suicide). 8 Therefore, hastening death is considered to be a sin and this is explicitly stated in the Quran.…”

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The Islamic perspective on physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia

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“…Therefore, euthanasia (active or passive) is not accepted. 3 Euthanasia is one of the moral and religious challenges, because the person's request and right is against the laws of God. For spiritual people this is a big challenge.…”

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