On the other hand, does this mean we postpone death by using every means of treatment available. Physicianassisted suicide and other forms of euthanasia. This paper claims that islamic spiritual care can help people make decisions that may impact patients, family members, health care givers and the whole community by responding to questions such as what is the islamic view on death. Killing is allowed only in a declared just war situation when the enemy comes to attack, then killing of the enemy is allowed for selfdefense. An islamic perspective mohammad manzoor malik introduction euthanasia is one of the significant bioethical issues that has grown in complexity over time because of unprecedented developments in medicine, biotechnology, palliative care, and advanced medical technology. Euthanasia which is defined generally as the deliberate killing of a person for hisher benefit, raises moral and religious questions such as.
Links to pubmed are also available for selected references. In indonesia, euthanasia can not be done and it is classified as an illegal act. They believe that all human life is sacred because it is given by allah, and that allah chooses how long each person will live. I know euthanasia in humans is not allowed in islam but is mercy killing of animals also haram. Euthanasia can more helpfully be defined as the intentional killing by act or omission of. In contrast, the islamic faith also holds strong perspectives and views on euthanasia. The safeguarding of the human life, which is the greatest of gods creation, after allah himself, is entrusted to the physicians. While the influence of religion on ones views toward palliative care do make a difference, they often play a smaller role than one may think. In fact, islam is a religion that encompasses all aspects of life and secures guidance and light for all mankind. Many religions have very strong views about euthanasia and what is considered right and wrong.
In terms of a patient with a terminal disease, muslims believe that there is no other. The use of medical technology, therefore, raises questions about the moral appropriateness of sustaining life. A muslims perspective 3 argues that the term euthanasia has no generally accepted and philosophically warranted core of meaning. In america, the state of oregon legitimately legalized euthanasia, in particular, voluntary active euthanasia where consent of patients is obtained. Euthanasia in fact means ending a patients life according to certain principles. As of 2015, euthanasia is legal in the netherlands, belgium, and luxembourg. What are the religious and moral underpinnings of these responses in islam. Muslim jurists regard euthanasia as an act of murder. Rr motlani, islam, euthanasia and western christianity.
Jurisprudential and ethical reflections on some issues in bioethics islam emphasises the importance of maintaining ones health and preventing illness, but when prevention fails, all efforts must be made to restore the health. Islam spells things out quite plainly, with enough similes to clarify every point in the system of beliefs. Killing is allowed only in a declared just war situation when the enemy comes. What guidance is offered by the great world religions. Life is to be protected and promoted as much as possible. Motlani, islam, euthanasia and western christianity, 6. The first is sometimes called the narrow construal of euthanasia, by which euthanasia is equivalent to mercy killing. Euthanasia in islamic law with respect to the theory of protecting. I cannot tell you what islam says about euthanasia for pets, but i can tell you that, as someone who worked at a veterinarians office for a while, i sometimes think it is the right thing all depending on the situation. Slide 17 bioethics in islam euthanasia people who support euthanasia usually do so because of the pain suffered by the patient, thus using the phrase mercy killing. The islamic arguments against euthanasia can be summarized in two main reasons. Abstract euthanasia is an attempt to end someone life when heshe has an uncurable illness, euthanasia will be done in order to release hisher from suffering hisher illness. Commenting on the killing of abel by his brother caine the two sons of adam, god says in the quran.
Islam and euthanasia physician not only has a duty to relieve the physical ailments of his patients, but also has to consider his mental and spiritual needs as well. Euthanasia is the deliberate killing of a person for hisher benefit. Many catholics are against euthanasia although there are a select few followers who support it. In 2004 the lord joffe bill to legalise pas was defeated. Would it be permissible to put the cat to sleep to end its suffering and agony. Therefore, we dont have the liberty to take our life. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 837k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Mercy killing of animals to end their suffering i have a pet cat which is severely ill and dying of cancer. If the government in your nation declares the practice of euthanasia or assisted suicide legal, such a declaration does not change any of the points made above. Keywords death, euthanasia, islamic spiritual care, physicianassisted suicide. View notes proposal and annotated bibliography on euthanasia in islam and christianity. Biblical analysis foundational to a biblical perspective on euthanasia is a proper understanding of the sanctity of human life.
Oct 19, 2008 islam is against euthanasia mercy killing. Proposal and annotated bibliography on euthanasia in islam. The archbishop of canterbury, dr rowan williams, insists today that human and ethical reasons mean that the church of england can never soften its line on euthanasia. I have a pet cat which is severely ill and dying of cancer. While the influence of religion on ones views toward palliative care do make a difference, they often play. Issues in contemporary interdisciplinary discourse. Rst 150 spring 2015 final paper proposal and full annotated. Masalah euthanasia biasanya dikaitkan dengan masalah bunuh diri. The conference was a continuation of two previous efforts.
Imjm volume 17 special issue no 2 euthanasia from the. Do not take life, which allah made sacred, other than in the course of justice. As a conclusion we can say that the islamic position is that life belongs to allah. Nonvoluntary euthanasia the person lacks capacity and has not requested to be euthanized. Physicianassisted suicide and other forms of euthanasia in. There are important differences between islamic countries. In fact, most established religions, including islam, greatly value human life and most of established religions the anglican church of australia, the roman catholic church, judaism, islam, but not the uniting church in australia disapprove of active voluntary euthanasia and physicianassisted suicide baume, et al, 1995. Therefore, animals should be treated kindly and mercifully. In america, the state of oregon legitimately legalized euthanasia, in particular, voluntary active euthanasia where consent of. For an allotted time god is allowing humanity the freedom to govern themselves, create their own laws, governments, and philosophies. For example, ayatollah khomeini declared that any measure for hastening death of someone is considered as a murder. Mar 22, 2019 islam teaches that the control of life and death is in allahs hands, and cannot be manipulated by human beings.
Islam teaches that the control of life and death is in allahs hands, and cannot be manipulated by human beings. The word euthanasia derives from the greek words euthanatos meaning good death or easy death. Euthanasia and suicide in islam muslims are against euthanasia. The study calls on muslims to ensure that islamic teachings on medical ethics are entrenched in all fabrics of human endeavour. You believe that euthanasia should be allowed because it eases the psychological or physical suffering of a person. And 2allah decides how long each of us will live and two verses support this reason. Euthanasia, physicianassisted suicide, and all other types of suicide are almost unanimously condemned in jewish thought, primarily because it is viewed as taking something a human life that belongs to god. Furthermore, another reference that reinforces the sacredness of life to islamic people is clear through, take not life which allah made sacred otherwise than in the course of justice.
Murder can be performed with a gun or with a syringe by a series killer or by a physician or even by the murdered himself. Nov, 2017 guest author maryam sultan presents information to enhance the experience of the muslim patient receiving treatment and the healthcare professionals providing care by facilitating an understanding of islams teachings on medical treatment and endoflife care. In an islamic setting the issue of euthanasia is dismissed as religiously unlawful, therefore the specifications for taking a life are clear. The times online summarizes a 2005 declaration by the archbishop of canterbury, head of the anglican communion, on euthanasia. Jurisprudential and ethical reflections on some issues in bioethics. Abstract euthanasia is an attempt to end someone life when heshe has an uncurable illness, euthanasia. In the course of time, the meaning of the term gained the connotation of mercy killing. The problems of euthanasia, clinically assisted death cad, and withdrawal of treatment from terminally ill.
I think some people put their pets down too easily, often for silly reasons, but i have also seen people hold on for too. The euthanasia problem over which many people debate including physicians and jurists has been a discussion subject for islamic jurists as well. Aug 21, 2012 euthanasia and suicide are not included among the reasons allowed for killing in islam. Euthanasia is usually taken to mean mercy killing and is applied to situations where a patient is suffering severely or is enduring a terminal illness. They all believe that human life is a gift from god, and no human being should get rid of such a gift. Islamic ethics of life considers three of the most contentious ethical issues of our timeabortion, war, and euthanasia from the muslim perspective. Imjm volume 17 special issue no 2 euthanasia from the islamic. Islam has definite views on euthanasia, and this essay will bring to the fore all of the main beliefs relevant to the issue of euthanasia assisted suicide.
According to islamic teachings, life is a divine trust. According to imam dillan from the islamic college, life is a gift from god therefore as humans it is our responsibility to return it to him. Islam has definite views on euthanasia, and this essay will bring to the fore all of the main beliefs relevant to the issue of euthanasiaassisted suicide. The sanctity of human life is a basic value as decreed by god even before the times of moses, jesus and mohammad. Mar 18, 2015 what does judaism teach about euthanasia. Islamic ethics of life considers three of the most contentious ethical issues of our timeabortion, war, and euthanasiafrom the muslim perspective. Concerning your question, islam, the true religion of allah, cares about the wellbeing of all creatures. Distinguished scholars of islamic studies have collaborated to produce a volume that both integrates muslim thinking into the field of applied ethics and introduces readers to an aspect of the. An islamic ethical perspective kiarash aramesh and heydar shadi medical ethics and history of medicine research center, medical. What is the christian perspective on euthanasia or assisted. But the subject of euthanasia is a clear matter that all the branches of islam have had a unified opinion on. Islamic ruling judges euthanasia and what are the impression of muslim scholars on euthanasia is an. Mar 18, 2015 anglican views on suicide and euthanasia. Religious views on euthanasia are both varied and complicated.
Drawing on western christian thinking to develop an expanded western sunni muslim perspective on euthanasia. Euthanasia and suicide are not included among the reasons allowed for killing in islam. Menurut philo 5020 sm, euthanasia berarti mati dengan tenang dan baik, sedangkan suetonis penulis romawi dalam bukunya vita caesarum mengatakan bahwa euthanasia berarti mati cepat tanpa derita. An islamic perspective mohammad manzoor malik introduction euthanasia is one of the significant bioethical issues that has. I object because i believe that life is a gift from god and we must answer to him for how we use our life. Pdf euthanasia which is defined generally as the deliberate killing of a person for hisher benefit, raises moral and religious questions such as. Understanding the issues part one in a twopart series on euthanasia by j. By joining these values to respect for selfdetermination, some theologians can find a way of tolerating euthanasia as a final resort. In our position paper, euthanasia from an islamic perspective, we are very clear that active euthanasia giving lethal injection to end life, as an example is not just absolutely prohibited. It is neither permissible in islam to kill another human being, nor even to kill ones own self suicide. Life itself is sacred, and it is therefore forbidden to end life deliberately, either through homicide or suicide.
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