A Comprehensive Examination of Surrogacy within the Islamic Framework

Aneeqa Ansari*; Dr. Sadia Saeed

Aneeqa Ansari* Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
Dr. Sadia Saeed Associate Professor, School of Sociology, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad

Abstract

This review study examines the practice of surrogacy within the Islamic setting, specifically focusing on its legal status and employing a comparative method to analyse the various schools of thought within Islam. The study investigates both conventional and gestational surrogacy, as well as the effects of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and the global commercialization of surrogacy. It provides a contextual analysis of the prevalence and acceptance of infertility rates, societal standards, and varying legal frameworks on a global scale. The research centres on the Islamic standpoint, carrying out a comparative examination of Sunni and Shia perspectives. The paper highlights the socioeconomic difficulties, underscoring the importance of employing sophisticated strategies that strike a balance between technology advancement and ethical principles. The text finishes by emphasising the significance of continuous discussion and flexible legal frameworks to tackle the changing environment of surrogacy in the Islamic world and beyond.

Keywords: Surrogacy, Vitro Fertilization, Infertility, Legal framework, Islam.