Research Article

THE ROLE OF ISTIHALAH (TRANSFORMATION) AND ISTIHLAK (CONSUMPTION) IN THE PERMISSIBILITY OF VACCINES DERIVED FROM FORBIDDEN ORIGINS: AN ISLAMIC LAW PERSPECTIVE

Volume: 5 Number: 2 December 29, 2023
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THE ROLE OF ISTIHALAH (TRANSFORMATION) AND ISTIHLAK (CONSUMPTION) IN THE PERMISSIBILITY OF VACCINES DERIVED FROM FORBIDDEN ORIGINS: AN ISLAMIC LAW PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The emergence of pandemics presents significant challenges to global health, economies, and societies at large. In such critical circumstances, the development and widespread adoption of effective vaccines are of utmost importance to protect lives, improve population health, and restore social and economic stability. Islamic jurisprudence, with its emphasis on the preservation of life and the wellbeing of individuals, plays a crucial role in influencing the acceptance and utilization of vaccines within societies that predominantly adhere to the Islamic faith. This article explores the role of two significant concepts in Islamic jurisprudence, namely Istihalah and Istihlak, in determining the permissibility (halal) of vaccines derived from sources that are considered haram. Focusing on materials such as animal tissues, human fetal tissues, pig gelatin, and alcohol, which may raise concerns re-garding their compliance with Islamic teachings, this article investigates the processes of transformation and purification involved in the production of such vaccines. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the permissibility of vac- cines derived from haram sources, drawing upon a wide range of scientific opinions, fatwas (religious decrees), classical and contemporary Islamic legal texts, and scientific research. It highlights that the prevailing view among the fatwa councils and the majority of Islamic scholars is that such vaccines are considered halal (permissible). Extensive research demonstrates that the 57 member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) exhibit a strong commitment to combating infectious diseases through the prioritized utilization of vaccines. Again, this article adopts a multidisciplinary approach encompassing scientific knowledge, bioethics, and Islamic jurisprudence to elucidate the alignment of vac cination methods with Islamic principles. The principal aim of this study is to enhance the informed decision-making process for healthcare professionals, policy-makers, and religious leaders by furnishing them with invaluable insights.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Food Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 28, 2023

Publication Date

December 29, 2023

Submission Date

August 5, 2023

Acceptance Date

August 29, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Amin, A. M., & Günay, H. M. (2023). THE ROLE OF ISTIHALAH (TRANSFORMATION) AND ISTIHLAK (CONSUMPTION) IN THE PERMISSIBILITY OF VACCINES DERIVED FROM FORBIDDEN ORIGINS: AN ISLAMIC LAW PERSPECTIVE. Helal Ve Etik Araştırmalar Dergisi, 5(2), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.51973/head.1338259
AMA
1.Amin AM, Günay HM. THE ROLE OF ISTIHALAH (TRANSFORMATION) AND ISTIHLAK (CONSUMPTION) IN THE PERMISSIBILITY OF VACCINES DERIVED FROM FORBIDDEN ORIGINS: AN ISLAMIC LAW PERSPECTIVE. JHER. 2023;5(2):1-23. doi:10.51973/head.1338259
Chicago
Amin, Abdul Moben, and Haci Mehmet Günay. 2023. “THE ROLE OF ISTIHALAH (TRANSFORMATION) AND ISTIHLAK (CONSUMPTION) IN THE PERMISSIBILITY OF VACCINES DERIVED FROM FORBIDDEN ORIGINS: AN ISLAMIC LAW PERSPECTIVE”. Helal Ve Etik Araştırmalar Dergisi 5 (2): 1-23. https://doi.org/10.51973/head.1338259.
EndNote
Amin AM, Günay HM (December 1, 2023) THE ROLE OF ISTIHALAH (TRANSFORMATION) AND ISTIHLAK (CONSUMPTION) IN THE PERMISSIBILITY OF VACCINES DERIVED FROM FORBIDDEN ORIGINS: AN ISLAMIC LAW PERSPECTIVE. Helal ve Etik Araştırmalar Dergisi 5 2 1–23.
IEEE
[1]A. M. Amin and H. M. Günay, “THE ROLE OF ISTIHALAH (TRANSFORMATION) AND ISTIHLAK (CONSUMPTION) IN THE PERMISSIBILITY OF VACCINES DERIVED FROM FORBIDDEN ORIGINS: AN ISLAMIC LAW PERSPECTIVE”, JHER, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 1–23, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.51973/head.1338259.
ISNAD
Amin, Abdul Moben - Günay, Haci Mehmet. “THE ROLE OF ISTIHALAH (TRANSFORMATION) AND ISTIHLAK (CONSUMPTION) IN THE PERMISSIBILITY OF VACCINES DERIVED FROM FORBIDDEN ORIGINS: AN ISLAMIC LAW PERSPECTIVE”. Helal ve Etik Araştırmalar Dergisi 5/2 (December 1, 2023): 1-23. https://doi.org/10.51973/head.1338259.
JAMA
1.Amin AM, Günay HM. THE ROLE OF ISTIHALAH (TRANSFORMATION) AND ISTIHLAK (CONSUMPTION) IN THE PERMISSIBILITY OF VACCINES DERIVED FROM FORBIDDEN ORIGINS: AN ISLAMIC LAW PERSPECTIVE. JHER. 2023;5:1–23.
MLA
Amin, Abdul Moben, and Haci Mehmet Günay. “THE ROLE OF ISTIHALAH (TRANSFORMATION) AND ISTIHLAK (CONSUMPTION) IN THE PERMISSIBILITY OF VACCINES DERIVED FROM FORBIDDEN ORIGINS: AN ISLAMIC LAW PERSPECTIVE”. Helal Ve Etik Araştırmalar Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 2, Dec. 2023, pp. 1-23, doi:10.51973/head.1338259.
Vancouver
1.Abdul Moben Amin, Haci Mehmet Günay. THE ROLE OF ISTIHALAH (TRANSFORMATION) AND ISTIHLAK (CONSUMPTION) IN THE PERMISSIBILITY OF VACCINES DERIVED FROM FORBIDDEN ORIGINS: AN ISLAMIC LAW PERSPECTIVE. JHER. 2023 Dec. 1;5(2):1-23. doi:10.51973/head.1338259

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