What is the ruling on genetic testing of the fetus in the womb?
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Question:
The second question from this questioner is: What is the ruling on performing medical tests on the fetus to diagnose certain genetic diseases while it is in its mother's womb, given that there is always a possibility of causing a miscarriage as a result of these tests?
Answer:
This requires a detailed explanation: If the tests do not usually cause its death, there is no harm; but if it is more likely than not that they will cause its death, they are not permissible. The criterion is what is more likely to occur:
If the tests the doctor performs on the fetus usually do not cause harm or result in its miscarriage or death, there is no blame on him.
However, if it is more likely than not that they will cause its miscarriage and death, they are not permissible. It is obligatory to be careful in this matter.
The second question from this questioner is: What is the ruling on performing medical tests on the fetus to diagnose certain genetic diseases while it is in its mother's womb, given that there is always a possibility of causing a miscarriage as a result of these tests?
Answer:
This requires a detailed explanation: If the tests do not usually cause its death, there is no harm; but if it is more likely than not that they will cause its death, they are not permissible. The criterion is what is more likely to occur:
If the tests the doctor performs on the fetus usually do not cause harm or result in its miscarriage or death, there is no blame on him.
However, if it is more likely than not that they will cause its miscarriage and death, they are not permissible. It is obligatory to be careful in this matter.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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