Do Not Resuscitate (Dnr) Orders In Islamic Jurisprudence: A Comparative Ethical And Legal Study

Authors

  • Mohammd Ali G Al Zuraib

Keywords:

DNR, Do Not Resuscitate, Islamic law, medical ethics, end-of-life care, euthanasia, healthcare law

Abstract

This study explores the issue of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders, which are among the most complex contemporary bioethical challenges in healthcare. DNR decisions raise legal, ethical, and theological questions, especially regarding the sanctity of life, medical futility, and the distinction between allowing death and euthanasia. This paper examines the Islamic jurisprudential stance on DNR, highlighting fatwas, legal maxims, and medical consensus. It also compares Islamic positions with Western medic...

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Published

2025-04-22

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Ali G Al Zuraib M. Do Not Resuscitate (Dnr) Orders In Islamic Jurisprudence: A Comparative Ethical And Legal Study. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025Apr.22 [cited 2025Sep.21];14(11S):1105-7. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/4354

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Vol. 14 No. 11S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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