An Analysis of Quranic Foundations in Human Procreation/ Reproduction

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor and Faculty Member at Al-Mustafa International University [Corresponding Author]

2 Assistant Professor and Collaborating Lecturer at Al-Mustafa International University

Abstract

The perspective of women's responsibility in childbearing, contrasted with feminist viewpoints, is grounded in specific Quranic foundations. This article aims to examine these foundations. Today, the necessity of strengthening the Islamic system relying on human potential underscores the importance of investigating this topic. The objective of this research is to demonstrate the legal duties and commitments of women within the family and society from a Quranic perspective. The weaknesses of opposing viewpoints are sources of doubt in their validity. Through library research and analytical-descriptive methods along with intra-textual analysis, the author analyzes the Quranic foundations in question. The research findings in this article are devoted to the essential reality that, from a Quranic standpoint, childbearing for women is considered a religious obligation due to ensuring the survival of the human race, attaining positive effects, providing tranquility, and other supporting evidence. Furthermore, the article emphasizes that childbearing for women is a right of the husband, and if proven feasible, he can request a divorce if the wife refuses to fulfill this obligation. Therefore, except in exceptional cases, no factor can serve as a justification for a woman to abstain from fulfilling this religious duty.

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The Quran and Science
Volume 17, Issue 32 - Serial Number 32
September 2023
Pages 147-170

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  • Receive Date: 07 April 2022
  • Revise Date: 05 January 2023
  • Accept Date: 15 September 2023

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