Islam And Infertility In this essay I will be talking about the Islamic attitudes towards infertility treatments and explain that there are different views on this subject and why. But because there is nothing in the Qur'an specifically about these treatments, I will have to do some research about it and try to get different Islamic views on this subject. However there some teachings in the Qur'an that can help us to understand Islamic views on these treatments. I will try to get two different views on these treatments. The Qur'an teaches Muslims that all life is sacred, because Allah gave you a child, or not, and HE can take it from you if HE gave you one. It also teaches the Muslims that life should not be destroyed, because Allah has a plan for every thing HE does and when HE gives you a child, HE has a plan for it. There isn't anything in the Qur'an specifically about the subject of infertility, but it does give advice and examples of people who were also infertile. The first and foremost thing is that in the Qur'an children are seen as a gift of Allah and as a blessing. On the other hand, infertility is also seen as a gift and a blessing and a cause of great reward either in this life or in the after-life. There is no specific teaching in the Qur'an about infertility treatments because at the time the Qur'an was revealed to Muhammed (PBUH) and written, medical science and these treatments didn't exist. If people are childless it's because God wanted it to be that way. There was nothing that could be done about it and it had to be accepted. The following sentence came from the Qur'an and shows how it describes the reasons of Allah giving someone infertility. "To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. HE creates what HE wills (and plans). HE bestows (children) male and female according to HIS will (and plan). Or HE bestows both males and females, and HE leaves barren whom HE will: for HE is full of
up to him. If you want something that is not up to you and do not get
The addition of a child into a family’s home is a happy occasion. Unfortunately, some families are unable to have a child due to unforeseen problems, and they must pursue other means than natural pregnancy. Some couples adopt and other couples follow a different path; they utilize in vitro fertilization or surrogate motherhood. The process is complicated, unreliable, but ultimately can give the parents the gift of a child they otherwise could not have had. At the same time, as the process becomes more and more advanced and scientists are able to predict the outcome of the technique, the choice of what child is born is placed in the hands of the parents. Instead of waiting to see if the child had the mother’s eyes, the father’s hair or Grandma’s heart problem, the parents and doctors can select the best eggs and the best sperm to create the perfect child. Many see the rise of in vitro fertilization as the second coming of the Eugenics movement of the 19th and early 20th century. A process that is able to bring joy to so many parents is also seen as deciding who is able to reproduce and what child is worthy of birthing.
People can plan and predict their future as much as they desire but outside forces are sometimes unavoidable. However, some people may disagree with this thesis. For example, in “The Cost of Survival” by Theo Tucker, the author believes some people willingly put themselves in life-and-death situations and know before hand the danger that they are about to face. “The idea of holding people responsible is not to stop rescuing them. It's to discourage them from behaving in foolish and dangerous ways.
that matters is that of the woman the rule "life for a life, burn for
There are variables that could affect her choice. She could be poor, the child could have a birth defect, and so on. Giving her a right to decide whether she should abort the baby, it’s entirely her choice. What if the mother was raped or she got pregnant from incest? Would you traumatise this mother with the child of the rapist for 9 months, and would you allow an inbred child that will most likely have a disability and be put through literal hell?
will explain why I believe this to be as well as some scriptures that relate to why I believe
must have organized all things to happen the way in which God has foreknowledge that
not something that should be taken for granted. We are all born of sin, but we have been saved through the grace of Jesus Christ. Not everyone
...ons of the gods in conjunction with man’s acts of will can result in a life that is newly aligned on a desirable path of truth and respect both for and from the divine.
Every time they try and fail they always try harder and harder until things go their way. This book “To Kill a Mockingbird” reminds me of my life because no matter what we can't really control anything in our life and control is just a figment of our imagination. Many people believe that we have all the time in the world, but really we don't. My friend Sima once told me that everything that we do in our lifetime doesn't really matter because all were really doing is “killing time”. This got me thinking about us having a set date that is already planned for us. Maybe we already have a date that tells us you're going to die. Maybe everything that we do today, tomorrow, and every other day was already planned. Maybe everything really happens for a reason. If everything happens for a reason does that justify every sin or “wrong”? Does cheating on someone or something because you were destined to screw them over? Does using someone that has money to buy the things you can’t afford in life? Does using other people to benefit you for popularity or money the right thing to do? How does everyone believing that everything happens for a reason affect the universe? Or does the moral code still apply? One thing that confuses me greatly is what control exactly
We do not deserve any of the blessings God blesses us with. We, as Christians, fall short all the time. Yet, God continues to bless us, because He is merciful and loving. God loves us despite our faults and flaws. If it was not for God blessing us and keeping us safe, who knows where we would be. The height of God’s favor and protection is demonstrated through the birth and death of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the way, truth, and life. He is the perfect example of how to live that’s pleasing to God. Jesus purchased our salvation by giving up His life on the cross for our sins. This alone shows us how we all are favored by God. If we accepted God as our Savior, we are forever favored and protected. A lot of blessings are taken for granted such as the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross. Other blessings which are often times overlooked is living to see another day, having food to eat, and clothes to wear. The Bible is filled with stories of blessings upon the children of God and unbelievers. I intend to present blessings and how its meaning evolves from the Old Testament to the New Testament.
The use of contraception was never as widely proclaimed and exhibited as it is now. The use of contraception has become so mainstream, that it is now “normal” for even teens to use these contraceptives. Schools promote the use of this once taboo practice of artificial birth control, and partake in the distribution of condoms amongst students. This is a clear example of how modern society and its practices can change the way people act morally and physically.
The paper describes the role of Muslim parenting style and its impact it has on child development. It effects the physically, growth, emotionally, and cognitive development. Parenting style plays an essential role in developing the personality of the child as the child grows up. To live a filling and significant life, two parts are very important for persons. Relational relationships and knowledgeable capability development defines the proper development of a child (Konstam 2011). The first couple of article talks about the religion and what does the holy Quran consider right and wrong. Followed
If we want to maintain our self-esteem and honor then we should not keep away our female children from higher realization of our society and Islamic norms and values. (Editorial, 2012)