HADITH AND BIOETHICS: NAVIGATING PROPHETIC NARRATIVES ON HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND FUTURE GENETIC ENGINEERING

Rahman Rahman; Noor  Al-Saud; Michael  Turner

doi:10.70177/ijonis.v3i2.3623

Rahman Rahman ⁽¹⁾, Noor Al-Saud ⁽²⁾, Michael Turner ⁽³⁾

(1) Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Indonesia,

(2) Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia,

(3) University of Montreal, Canada

https://doi.org/10.70177/ijonis.v3i2.3623

Issue
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)

Submitted
April 4, 2026

Published
April 25, 2026

Keywords:

Genetic Engineering, Hadith, Bioethics, Health Technology

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Abstract

Rapid advancements in health technology and genetic engineering have generated complex ethical dilemmas that challenge existing bioethical frameworks, particularly within religious communities seeking guidance grounded in their traditions. Islamic bioethics has largely relied on juridical reasoning and Qur’anic principles, while the ethical potential of Hadith narratives remains underexplored. This study aims to examine how Prophetic teachings can inform ethical deliberation on contemporary biomedical technologies and future genetic interventions. A qualitative interdisciplinary design was employed, combining hermeneutic analysis of selected Hadith texts with thematic coding and alignment to contemporary bioethical issues in health technology and genetic engineering. Findings indicate that Hadith-based ethics strongly emphasize therapeutic intervention, preservation of life, and prevention of harm, demonstrating significant relevance to modern bioethical concerns. Variations in applicability reveal that Prophetic guidance is more directly aligned with clinical treatment and risk management than with emerging enhancement technologies, which require interpretive extension. The study concludes that Hadith narratives provide a dynamic and adaptable ethical framework that complements existing bioethical models by integrating moral intentionality, contextual reasoning, and practical guidance. Such integration enhances ethical coherence in navigating rapidly evolving biomedical innovations.

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Authors

Rahman Rahman

Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau

rahman@uin-suska.ac.id (Primary Contact)

Noor Al-Saud

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University

Michael Turner

University of Montreal

Rahman, R., Al-Saud, N. ., & Turner, M. . (2026). HADITH AND BIOETHICS: NAVIGATING PROPHETIC NARRATIVES ON HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND FUTURE GENETIC ENGINEERING. International Jornal of Noesantara Islamic Studies, 3(2), 125–139. https://doi.org/10.70177/ijonis.v3i2.3623