Human Germline Gene Editing from Maslahah Perspective: The Case of the World ’s First Gene Edited Babies

The objective, procedure, and output of the research were assessed against the conditions ofmaslahah. It can be concluded that the experiment did not meet the conditions; it is inconsistent with the objectives of shariah (maqasid al-shariah) and some fundamental Islamic teachings that it did not preserve greater benefit, hence it could be considered impermissible.
Source: Journal of Bioethical Inquiry - Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research