In the Name of Allāh,

the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful

Praise is due to Allāh, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our master Muḥammad, the last of prophets, on his family, and all his companions.

Resolution No. 105 (8/11)

Heredity, Genetic Engineering, and the Human Genome

The Council of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, holding its 11th session in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, on 25–30 Rajab 1419h (14–19 November 1998),

Having examined the research papers submitted to the Academy concerning

Heredity, Genetic Engineering, and the Human Genome,

Having reviewed the resolutions and recommendations of the 11th Medical Fiqh Symposium held jointly by the International Islamic Fiqh Academy in Jeddah, the Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences (Kuwait), the Regional Office of the World Health Organization (Alexandria), and the Islamic Organization for Education, Science and Culture (ISESCO), on 23–25 Jumādā al-Ākhirah 1419h (13–15 October 1998) in the State of Kuwait,

Resolves

To postpone the issuance of a resolution on this subject pending further re- search and study.

Indeed, Allāh is the Giver of success.