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. 193 (8/20)

Genetic Engineering and the Human Genome from an Islamic Perspective

The Council of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, holding its 20th session in Oran, People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, on 26 Shawwāl – 2 Dhū al-Qi’dah 1433h (13–18 September 2012),

Having examined the research papers submitted to the Academy concerning

Genetic Engineering and the Human Genome from an Islamic Perspective,

Having reviewed the recommendations of the 11th Medical Fiqh Seminar organized in collaboration between the Academy and the Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences of Kuwait on Genetic Engineering and Genetic Treatment from an Islamic Perspective in 1419h (1998),

Having listened to the discussions on the subject,

Resolves

First: Postponement of finalization of this subject to a later session of the Academy.

Second: The Council of the Academy is to organize a specialized seminar to discuss the subject in detail and submit its recommendations to one of the forthcoming sessions of the Council.

Indeed, Allāh is All-Knowing.