Islamic perspectives in obstetrics and gynaecology

Dublin Core

Title

Islamic perspectives in obstetrics and gynaecology

Author

Ḥatḥūt, Ḥassān

Publisher

Kuwait: Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences,1986

Place of Publication

Kuwait; Kuwait

No. of Pages

182 pages

Publication Date

19860000

Abstract

This book consists of ten chapters on issues related to obstetrics and gynaecology. The first chapter discusses embryogenesis and fetal development, and the second chapter discusses menstruation and the impact of that on worshipping by women. Chapters three and four discuss milk banks, abortion, contraception and sterilization. Chapters five and six deal with sexual relations, female circumcision, menstruation, sex education and the sexual revolution. The seventh chapter deals with the reproductive revolution, artificial insemination, surrogacy and adoption. The eighth chapter discusses marriage, polygamy and divorce. The ninth chapter discusses the examination of the opposite sex, and the final chapter deals with parenthood, alcohol and drugs, and menopause.

Primary Classification

9.5.5

Secondary Classification

9.5.5;1.2

Primary keywords

abortion--[pri];contraception--[pri];fetuses--[pri];reproduction--[pri];sterilization (sexual)--[pri];women--[pri]

Secondary keywords

adoption;alcohol;artificial insemination;blood;circumcision;divorce;drugs;embryonic development;fasting;females;fetal development;infertility;Islamic ethics;Islamic rituals;koran;marital relationship;milk banks;Muslim religious scholars;nurses;parent child relationship;physician patient relationship;polygamy;sexual relations;surrogate mothers

Call Number

9.5.5; B00638

Bibliography

Includes references

ISBN

9990634319

Collection

Citation

“Islamic perspectives in obstetrics and gynaecology,” Islamic Medical & Scientific Ethics, accessed January 17, 2025, https://imse.ibp.georgetown.domains/items/show/36547.