Abstract

The concept “In-Vitro Fertilization and egg donation”. The Islamic point of view attempts to look at the concepts in Islam. The two are some of the methods in use in assisting those who cannot conceive normally. Islam as a religion does not stop its adherents in using innovations that are discovered in the advancements of knowledge. However, it cautions that all innovations must be lawful within the frame work of Sharia. The Prophet of Islam states that “Search for knowledge is a must for every Muslim”. Scholars however, have the major task in finding out the position of any innovation that may be witnessed so as to put Muslims in proper perspectives. This work therefore will attempt to define the two concepts, briefly examines their applications and the position of Islam on them. Keywords: Fertilization, Egg Donation, in-vitro, Human Reproduction.