REL-3180 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Pediatric Surgery, Ulama, Casuistry
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Bioethics and organ transplantation in a muslim society (p 1 - 72) reading. Was a practicing pediatric surgeon in pakistan. Went to university in usa to study and have a phd in bioethics. Did not agree with 4 principles of bioethics. Studied with people that came up with the 4 principles. Did not agree because she says they take away from the diversity and cultural diversity of different cultures. Embarking on a journey of the universality human thought . Consent in question the person giving organ is not coerced and wants to give. Islamic important scriptures/people for believers to turn to. Pakistan and india - impermissible to retrieve organs from dead. No separation of body and soul in islamic beliefs. Mutilating the body to retrieve an organ is against the beliefs. Some jurists see no problem with it sanctity of life for the fetus. Do least amount of damage to corpse of woman.
