Islamic bioethics and modern globalization values: main points of contact

Abstract

The puIslamic bioethics and modern globalization values collide as global forces permeate Muslim-majority countries, necessitating thoughtful integration to foster mutual understanding. This research explores Islamic perspectives on biomedical advances to identify areas of convergence and divergence with globalized values. Utilizing theoretical analysis, synthesis, comparison and generalization, notable findings emerged. While globalization promotes unhindered medical procedures, Islamic bioethics exhibits nuanced positions reflecting the lack of unity of Islam. Key results showed Islamic bioethics aligns with global values on some procedures, like organ transplantation and early abortion, but diverges on assisted reproduction, surrogate motherhood and active euthanasia due to moral prohibitions. Ultimately, this research highlights the importance of gradual integration that respects Islamic traditions, paired with education to increase understanding and openness to bioethical evolution. Thoughtful navigation of the intricate nexus between globalization and Islamic bioethics can enable pursuit of life-affirming medical advancement without sacrificing core values.rpose of this article is to study the views of Islamic and globalization bioethics, compare these ideological principles, and find ways to resolve the main contradictions. In the course of this study, the following methods of the theoretical block were used: analysis, synthesis, comparison, abstraction, concretization, and generalization of information. As a result of the study, the following conclusions were drawn: globalization values, which are based on the fourth generation of human rights, do not have moral and ethical prohibitions on medical operations; in Islamic bioethics, there is no single point of view, due to the existence of various currents of Islam; it was determined that organ transplantation and abortion are not prohibited in Islamic bioethics, however, there are certain nuances to these operations; euthanasia and artificial insemination are allowed only from the point of view of moderate Muslims; Surrogacy is completely forbidden in Islam.

Keywords

• Hanafites
• Jafarites
• Organ transplantation
• Euthanasia
• Abortion