The application of tissue engineering in degenerative disc disease: an Islamic perspective
Discussions pertaining to the application of Tissue Engineering in general, and more specifically, in degenerative disc disease from Islamic perspectives have yet to gain the necessary attention in literature. This paper serves to address that gap. Primarily, the deliberations took into accoun...
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Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society of Malaysia
2014
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/38812/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/38812/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/38812/1/munirah.pdf |
| Summary: | Discussions pertaining to the application of Tissue Engineering in general, and more
specifically, in degenerative disc disease from Islamic perspectives have yet to gain the
necessary attention in literature. This paper serves to address that gap. Primarily, the
deliberations took into account the role of Tissue Engineering in meeting the principles
and objectives of the present healthcare scenario. It begins with an overview of Tissue
Engineering, leading to the understanding of Regenerative Medicine. Special emphasis
is given to discussions pertaining to the tissue engineering principles, and their
characteristics, that are used in this technology. These are followed by brief discussions
of four Islamic perspectives, namely; Concept of the Islamic Worldview, principles
(Qawa‟id) and objectives (Maqasid) of the Shari‟ah and Islamic Jurisprudence.
Attempts were made to align Tissue Engineering with respect to those Islamic
perspectives. These efforts were undertaken to address some concerns with respect to
Islamic viewpoints pertaining to the application of the technology in Muslim individuals.
The paper distances itself from providing an ultimate Islamic decree in the application of
Tissue Engineering in healthcare. The work could provide some foundations for Islamic
theologians to formulate a decree to the effect. It is also hoped that the highlighted areas
can provide some insights and further deliberations towards the understanding of the
technology in relation to what Islam champions. |
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