A self-paced introductory course exploring Islamic bioethics, Islamic moral reasoning, and key contemporary healthcare ethics questions, including end-of-life care, brain death, organ donation, abortion, and human reproduction.
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An Intensive Introduction to the Field of Islamic Bioethics introduces learners to the emerging field of Islamic bioethics and its relevance to modern healthcare, medical practice, Islamic law, and moral decision-making.
This self-paced course provides a structured overview of how Islamic ethical frameworks are applied to contemporary biomedical questions. Learners will examine the sources of Islamic moral reasoning, the relationship between Islamic law and bioethics, and the roles of key stakeholders such as clinicians, patients, scholars, families, and institutions.
The course also introduces major applied topics in Islamic bioethics, including brain death, end-of-life care, organ donation and transplantation, abortion, human reproduction, and healthcare decision-making. Through a combination of lectures, readings, and reflective learning, students will gain a foundational understanding of how Islamic values and ethical reasoning inform healthcare practice.
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Professor · Emergency Medicine, Bioethics & Medical Humanities
Professor · Emergency Medicine, Bioethics & Medical Humanities - Founder, Board Member, Initiative on Islam & Medicine. Leading scholar in Islamic bioethics, Muslim physician identity, and medical professionalism — with extensive teaching experience at intersection of Islam and biomedicine.
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No. This course is designed as an introduction. Learners do not need prior formal training in Islamic bioethics, although interest in healthcare, ethics, or Islamic studies will be helpful.
Initiative on Islam and Medicine
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