Euthanasia (Qatl al-rahma)
Dublin Core
Title
Euthanasia (Qatl al-rahma)
Author
Ebrahim, Abul Fadl Mohsin
Publisher
2007/00/00
Language
English
Publication Date
20070000
Abstract
Euthanasia can be effected at the request of the terminally ill or in their interest by medical practitioners. However, euthanasia remains a controversial issue because of its proponents’ claim that it is an act of mercy despite its ending human life. This article examines Islam’s stance on the sanctity of life and pain and suffering. It also discusses the various types of euthanasia and the motivations for euthanasia in the light of Islamic teachings.
Primary Classification
20.5.1
Secondary Classification
20.5.1;1.2
Primary keywords
euthanasia--[pri];Islamic ethics--[pri]
Secondary keywords
Koran;suffering;suicide;terminally ill;value of life;Qur'an
Subject
Qatl al-rahma--[pri]
Subject
hadith
Journal Article
Journal of eh Islamic Medical Association of North America2007; 39(4):173-179
Link for Internet access
Note
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
Call Number
citation
Bibliography
24 refs
ISSN
08998299 (print);21609829 (online)
Collection
Citation
“Euthanasia (Qatl al-rahma),” Islamic Medical & Scientific Ethics, accessed January 16, 2025, https://imse.ibp.georgetown.domains/items/show/37463.