The أحكام الأطعمة المعدّلة وراثيا؛

دراسة تأصيلية تطبيقية

Abstract

One of the most important of human creation in this era is the scientific development in the genetics sciences, and particularly in the field of Genetically Modified Foods (GMF). GMF are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally, e.g. through the introduction of a gene from a different organism. The technology is often called modern biotechnology sometimes also genetic engineering.
The potential benefit of using GMF technology is to enhance the nutritional values and yield of agricultural products and increase the productiveness of animals in terms of meat, milk, and nutritional value, and translate into a product with a lower price, greater benefit (in terms of durability or nutritional value) or both.
In this research, it has been examine the Islamic Shariah's view or ruling on the use of Genetically Modified Food. The research reviewed this most controversial revolutionary development in the biotechnological science as well in the light of foundational Fiqh Jurisprudences from difference school of thoughts (Mazahib), and the respond of modern Fiqh Academies on the said issue with our brief comment on the decision that have been taken by those prestigious Academies.