The use of venom and venom-derived products in medicine and cosmetics: the ethical issues from Islamic perspective

Venom is a mixture of biologically active toxins that affect normal physiological functions. With the advance in technology, the complexity and functions of venom and its toxins are slowly being revealed. It has become important source for therapeutic, diagnostic and cosmetic agents. However, there...

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Main Authors:	Ahmad Rusmili, Muhamad Rusdi, Othman, Iekhsan, Che Mohamad, Che Anuar
Format:	Article
Language:	English English
Published:	Kulliyyah (Faculty) of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia 2017
Subjects:	BL Religion RS Pharmacy and materia medica
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spelling	iium-658862019-01-24T08:12:51Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/65886/ The use of venom and venom-derived products in medicine and cosmetics: the ethical issues from Islamic perspective Ahmad Rusmili, Muhamad Rusdi Othman, Iekhsan Che Mohamad, Che Anuar BL Religion RS Pharmacy and materia medica Venom is a mixture of biologically active toxins that affect normal physiological functions. With the advance in technology, the complexity and functions of venom and its toxins are slowly being revealed. It has become important source for therapeutic, diagnostic and cosmetic agents. However, there is concern among the Muslim community pertaining to halal and safety issues on the venom and venom-derived product usage. There are few studies that discuss the Islamic views in the usage of venom and venom-based product in medicine and cosmetic applications. There is a need for Muslim scientists and scholars to seriously identify the potential ethical and safety issues in the usage of venom and venom-derived products in view of the widespread application in medicine and cosmetic, which subsequently forming the basis for relevant and reliable shariah ruling. This is an attempt to review the relevant articles based on the following keywords: venom and Islamic ruling, venom-based product, venom and medicine, venom and cosmetic, antivenom, venom toxin, snake poison and venom diagnostics. It will also attempt to clarify and elaborate the implication of the “halal” status for venom-based product. Finaly the current available shariah rulings on the usage of venom and venom-based product both in medical and cosmetic area and the related principle of fiqh involved will be analyzed. The findings from this review, particularly the current available ruling will allow various parties to be well informed on the current ruling and related issues on the usage of this products. Kulliyyah (Faculty) of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia 2017 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/65886/1/65886_The%20Use%20of%20Venom%20and%20Venom-Derived%20Products%20in%20Medicine%20and%20Cosmetics_ARTICLE.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/65886/2/65886_The%20Use%20of%20Venom%20and%20Venom-Derived%20Products%20in%20Medicine%20and%20Cosmetics%20the%20Ethical%20Issues%20From%20Islamic%20Perspective_WOS.pdf Ahmad Rusmili, Muhamad Rusdi and Othman, Iekhsan and Che Mohamad, Che Anuar (2017) The use of venom and venom-derived products in medicine and cosmetics: the ethical issues from Islamic perspective. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 17 (Special Issue 1). pp. 1-6. E-ISSN 1823-4631 http://iiumedic.net/imjm/v1/download/volume_17_special_issue_1/Pages-from-2WCIIv1-001-006.pdf
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spellingShingle	BL Religion RS Pharmacy and materia medica Ahmad Rusmili, Muhamad Rusdi Othman, Iekhsan Che Mohamad, Che Anuar The use of venom and venom-derived products in medicine and cosmetics: the ethical issues from Islamic perspective
description	Venom is a mixture of biologically active toxins that affect normal physiological functions. With the advance in technology, the complexity and functions of venom and its toxins are slowly being revealed. It has become important source for therapeutic, diagnostic and cosmetic agents. However, there is concern among the Muslim community pertaining to halal and safety issues on the venom and venom-derived product usage. There are few studies that discuss the Islamic views in the usage of venom and venom-based product in medicine and cosmetic applications. There is a need for Muslim scientists and scholars to seriously identify the potential ethical and safety issues in the usage of venom and venom-derived products in view of the widespread application in medicine and cosmetic, which subsequently forming the basis for relevant and reliable shariah ruling. This is an attempt to review the relevant articles based on the following keywords: venom and Islamic ruling, venom-based product, venom and medicine, venom and cosmetic, antivenom, venom toxin, snake poison and venom diagnostics. It will also attempt to clarify and elaborate the implication of the “halal” status for venom-based product. Finaly the current available shariah rulings on the usage of venom and venom-based product both in medical and cosmetic area and the related principle of fiqh involved will be analyzed. The findings from this review, particularly the current available ruling will allow various parties to be well informed on the current ruling and related issues on the usage of this products.
format	Article
author	Ahmad Rusmili, Muhamad Rusdi Othman, Iekhsan Che Mohamad, Che Anuar
author_facet	Ahmad Rusmili, Muhamad Rusdi Othman, Iekhsan Che Mohamad, Che Anuar
author_sort	Ahmad Rusmili, Muhamad Rusdi
title	The use of venom and venom-derived products in medicine and cosmetics: the ethical issues from Islamic perspective
title_short	The use of venom and venom-derived products in medicine and cosmetics: the ethical issues from Islamic perspective
title_full	The use of venom and venom-derived products in medicine and cosmetics: the ethical issues from Islamic perspective
title_fullStr	The use of venom and venom-derived products in medicine and cosmetics: the ethical issues from Islamic perspective
title_full_unstemmed	The use of venom and venom-derived products in medicine and cosmetics: the ethical issues from Islamic perspective
title_sort	use of venom and venom-derived products in medicine and cosmetics: the ethical issues from islamic perspective
publisher	Kulliyyah (Faculty) of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia
publishDate	2017
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/65886/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/65886/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/65886/1/65886_The%20Use%20of%20Venom%20and%20Venom-Derived%20Products%20in%20Medicine%20and%20Cosmetics_ARTICLE.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/65886/2/65886_The%20Use%20of%20Venom%20and%20Venom-Derived%20Products%20in%20Medicine%20and%20Cosmetics%20the%20Ethical%20Issues%20From%20Islamic%20Perspective_WOS.pdf
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The use of venom and venom-derived products in medicine and cosmetics: the ethical issues from Islamic perspective

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