12.4 Germ line gene therapy

Germ line gene intervention has grabbed the world’s attention. All major statements about germ line intervention condemn its present use. That position is clearly correct. So far as we know ,there have been no efforts anywhere in the world to attempt germ line  intervention on human beings.

The argument against germ line intervention in that it is somehow beyond human right to interfere with the fundamental process of life and that this prohibition cannot be overcome b the highly ambiguous notion of “diseased” genes.

The prohibition on germ line therapy is a matter of formal legislation in some nations ( e.g. Sweden ) and is accomplished through regularity controls in many others for example The United Kingdom and The United States. It’s time for Muslims scholars also to discuss the matter and formulate a clear Fatwa. Regarding germ line therapy.

The prospect of using germ line interventions to improve the basic traits of humanity is everywhere condemned. Human individuality and community is linked to the claim that you are who you are. It is wrong to burden individuals with a programmed destiny, and make them victims of genetics expectations.