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Due to the importance of such research, there has been a
lot of arguments regard the use of stem cells, specially
the embryonic stem cells. In Islamic religion this issue
has been discussed in details in the Islamic council
that was held in Mecca city on the 23-10.1424 and
concluded the followings:
Access to stem cells is approved if they are cultured
for the purpose of research and diseases treatment by
which its source should be legal, as in :
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From adults with their
permission and if the process with have no serious
side effects.
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From children, with their
parent’s permission and if there is no serious side
effects.
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Placenta and umbilical cord
post delivery and with the parent’s permission.
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Embryos post non intentional
miscarriage and with parent’s permission.
Illegal cases where use of stem cells is prohibited:
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