Stem Cell Research in Shari`ah Perspective
Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I have thought about raising money for illnesses like MS (multiple sclerosis) or Parkinson’s, but with all the stem cell research, I am not sure whether it is halal to raise money for such research. (1) Is there any treatment which would not be halal? If pig enzymes are used in a medicine does that make it haram? (2) If the (potential) treatment would not be halal, should we promote and support it by raising money for it? i.e., would it be haram to contribute or raise money to support the research? (3) Can we participate in a walk-a-thon to raise money or should we donate through Muslim organizations? Jazakum Allah khayran.
