Human Cloning according to Catholicism and Islam

The issue of human cloning has emerged as one of the most significant challenges of the twentieth century, capturing the attention and raising concerns among ethicists and theologians.

Catholicism unequivocally considers human cloning to be a direct infringement upon human dignity and a defiance of the divine plan. Similarly, Sunni scholars and certain Shia scholars share this perspective, criticizing human cloning on these grounds.

This book presents various aspects of human cloning in eight chapters. Its primary objective is to lay the groundwork for religious scholars across various domains to develop plans, make informed decisions, and devise strategies pertaining to the complex topic of human cloning.

The book encompasses a range of topics, including an introductory exploration of genetics, the enigma of reproduction, information on cloning, the composition of individuals and its constituent elements, the medical ethical considerations surrounding cloning, the perspective of divine religions on cloning, the viewpoints of cloning proponents, and the stances adopted by opponents of cloning