Abstract
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is an early form of prenatal diagnosis, in which embryos created in vitro are analyzed for well-defined genetic defects. With the advancements in science and technology, PGD can now be used to screen embryos for susceptibility and late-onset conditions, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) matching for tissue donation to an existing child, gender selection, and selecting embryos for certain traits. In Malaysia, PGD is being practiced especially in certain private fertility clinics and fertility centers. This technique, however, has raised certain ethical issues, particularly on its use to select the gender of ones’ children. Such controversy has prompted out due to the fact that there has been no clear ethical position. In view of the controversial phenomenon, this research attempts to explore the position of the uses of PGD from the ethical aspect with special reference to Islamic perspectives. The study will be conducted using qualitative research in which data are collected through library research. It is hopeful that the finding of this paper can provide the basic guideline to the authoritative bodies and policy makers in developing the legal provision of PGD by taking into consideration certain principles laid down by Islam.
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The authors would like to take the opportunity to thank the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi Mara and to the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) for their encouragement. Our full gratitude to Ministry of Education for enabling this research under the RAGS research grant for their financial support for attending and presenting this paper at this International Halal Conference 2014 (INHAC 2014), Istanbul, Turkey. The encouragement and support are very much appreciated.
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Harun, H.M.F., Rahman, F.A., Samori, Z., Ramly, F. (2016). Ethical Aspect of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: An Islamic Overview. In: Ab. Manan, S., Abd Rahman, F., Sahri, M. (eds) Contemporary Issues and Development in the Global Halal Industry. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1452-9_26
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