Islamic Scientific Schools

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy, is generally called abortion.   Is Abortion Lawful From an Islamic Perspective? Author: Sajid Mahmood Ansari The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy, is generally called abortion. Biologically speaking, the expulsion of a fetus from the uterus by natural causes before it is able to survive independently is also termed as abortion. [1] This paper confines to elaborating the legal position of  induced abortion , in Islam.  Islam, as a principle, protects life of the innocent people and prohibits any assault against the living creatures, particularly, human beings. The human life begins right from the formation of zygote in a female’s uterus. Islam not only protects life of a viable fetus but undifferentiated embryo as well. The Muslim s...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what happens when you eat blood and why Islam prohibits it. We'll also explore the dangers of consuming animal blood and how eating blood can lead to a vampire lifestyle or even cannibalism. Introduction When you think of eating blood, what comes to mind? Vampire movies and TV shows? The bloodsucking monster who always seems to be one step ahead of the protagonist? While this may be the popular perception, it’s not an accurate representation of what happens when someone eats blood. In fact, there are a number of    health  risks associated with consuming blood, regardless of whether it’s from an animal or human. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what happens when you eat blood and why Islam prohibits it. We’ll also explore the dangers of consuming animal blood and how eating blood can lead to a vampire lifestyle or even cannibalism. What Is the Islamic Pe...