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Fatwa Tentang Hukum Pengklonan Pembiakan Manusia dan Perubatan Dari Sudut Syara’
What is the Islamic ruling on human cloning for reproduction and medical purposes?
Short answer
This Selangor fatwa rules that human cloning for reproductive and medical purposes is haram.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Medicine & Health
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 30
Summary
This Selangor fatwa rules that human cloning for reproductive and medical purposes is haram. It covers embryo cloning and the nuclear transfer technique. The reasoning is grouped under creed and sharia, including human dignity, confusion of lineage, maintenance, marriage guardianship and inheritance. Use of the method by unmarried women to obtain a child is also not permitted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum pengklonan pembiakan manusia dan perubatan adalah haram.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Tentang Hukum Pengklonan Pembiakan Manusia dan Perubatan Dari Sudut Syara’”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/fatwa-tentang-hukum-pengklonan-pembiakan-manusia-dan-perubatan-dari-sudut-syara/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-human-cloning-reproduction-medical/