Oncofertility in Islam: The Malaysian Perspective
The implementation of oncofertility services is of great importance among cancer survivors of reproductive age to ensure a good quality of life. However, the uptake of this service among Muslim patients is very challenging because of inconclusive laws or evidence based on the Islamic perspective. He...
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doaj-2c0133a18af04546b3703d0ec3066d892021-06-25T04:24:34ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Reproductive Health2673-31532021-06-01310.3389/frph.2021.694990694990Oncofertility in Islam: The Malaysian PerspectiveMohd Faizal Ahmad0Mohd Faizal Ahmad1Nik Abdul Rahim Nik Abdul Ghani2Muhammad Azrai Abu3Muhammad Azrai Abu4Abdul Kadir Abdul Karim5Abdul Kadir Abdul Karim6Mohamad Nasir Shafiee7Advanced Reproductive Centre, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaResearch Centre for Sharia, Faculty of Islamic Studies, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, MalaysiaAdvanced Reproductive Centre, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaAdvanced Reproductive Centre, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaThe implementation of oncofertility services is of great importance among cancer survivors of reproductive age to ensure a good quality of life. However, the uptake of this service among Muslim patients is very challenging because of inconclusive laws or evidence based on the Islamic perspective. Hence, we summarized the limited evidence available to consolidate current recommendations for oncofertility practices in the Muslim population in Malaysia. The available “fatwa” and “muzakarah” regarding reproductive procedures and gamete cryopreservation in Islam was searched from the recommendations of local and international bodies, including published and unpublished sources. The relevant information was then extracted according to the current understanding of dilemmas in oncofertility practices in Malaysia, tabulated, and consolidated. Most of the available “fatwa” has been revised by recent “muzakarah” to suit current oncofertility practices. Most Islamic organizations support the practice of oncofertility in Muslim hence indicates that oncofertility services are permissible. Therefore, proper recommendations and counseling are paramount to ensure understanding among Muslim patients.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frph.2021.694990/fulloncofertilityMuslimcryopreservationfertility preservationIslamic |
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Mohd Faizal Ahmad Mohd Faizal Ahmad Nik Abdul Rahim Nik Abdul Ghani Muhammad Azrai Abu Muhammad Azrai Abu Abdul Kadir Abdul Karim Abdul Kadir Abdul Karim Mohamad Nasir Shafiee Oncofertility in Islam: The Malaysian Perspective Frontiers in Reproductive Health oncofertility Muslim cryopreservation fertility preservation Islamic |
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Mohd Faizal Ahmad Mohd Faizal Ahmad Nik Abdul Rahim Nik Abdul Ghani Muhammad Azrai Abu Muhammad Azrai Abu Abdul Kadir Abdul Karim Abdul Kadir Abdul Karim Mohamad Nasir Shafiee |
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Oncofertility in Islam: The Malaysian Perspective |
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Oncofertility in Islam: The Malaysian Perspective |
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Oncofertility in Islam: The Malaysian Perspective |
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Oncofertility in Islam: The Malaysian Perspective |
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oncofertility in islam: the malaysian perspective |
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Frontiers in Reproductive Health |
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The implementation of oncofertility services is of great importance among cancer survivors of reproductive age to ensure a good quality of life. However, the uptake of this service among Muslim patients is very challenging because of inconclusive laws or evidence based on the Islamic perspective. Hence, we summarized the limited evidence available to consolidate current recommendations for oncofertility practices in the Muslim population in Malaysia. The available “fatwa” and “muzakarah” regarding reproductive procedures and gamete cryopreservation in Islam was searched from the recommendations of local and international bodies, including published and unpublished sources. The relevant information was then extracted according to the current understanding of dilemmas in oncofertility practices in Malaysia, tabulated, and consolidated. Most of the available “fatwa” has been revised by recent “muzakarah” to suit current oncofertility practices. Most Islamic organizations support the practice of oncofertility in Muslim hence indicates that oncofertility services are permissible. Therefore, proper recommendations and counseling are paramount to ensure understanding among Muslim patients. |
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oncofertility Muslim cryopreservation fertility preservation Islamic |
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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frph.2021.694990/full |
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