Islamic Insights on Assisted Reproductive Technology: Navigating Sunni and Shi’a Perspectives

Abstract

In recent decades, the issue of infertility has become a medical and social challenge. Couples facing infertility strive to address this issue by employing assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). The application of these methods has sparked numerous religious, moral, and ethical concerns for various individuals, particularly among Muslims. Religion often assumes a central role in shaping the principles of assisted reproductive techniques. This study explores Islamic perspectives on contemporary assisted reproductive techniques.