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The religious ruling on selecting the gender of the baby before conception

The religious ruling on selecting the gender of the baby before conception

Gender Selection Before Pregnancy – Religious Perspective

Selecting a baby's gender before pregnancy has always been an important matter for families throughout history, often driven by cultural or personal preferences. With the advancement of both scientific and non-scientific methods for gender selection, it is important to clarify the religious ruling for families seeking such methods. This is especially relevant for those considering joining the Gender Selection Program by Expert Riad Eid.

Religious Confirmation from Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta

Dr. Shawki Allam, the Grand Mufti of Egypt and Professor of Islamic Jurisprudence at Al-Azhar University, confirmed that:

Gender selection before pregnancy is permissible in Islam on an individual level, provided that:

  • The methods used do not harm the child in the future.
  • The final assessment of safety is left to medical specialists.

Religious Evidence and Context

The Mufti stated:

“Allah created human beings in pairs – male and female – and this diversity is part of the divine balance in creation.”

He cited several Quranic verses, such as:

  • “He bestows female [children] upon whom He wills, and bestows male [children] upon whom He wills” – [Ash-Shura: 49]
  • “And of everything We created pairs” – [Adh-Dhariyat: 49]

Accepted Methods for Gender Selection

The Mufti explained that a Muslim is allowed to use any of the following methods, provided no harm is caused:

  • Timing of intercourse.
  • Specific dietary changes.
  • Sperm sorting techniques.
  • Artificial insemination.
  • Genetic-level (DNA) selection via medical methods.

All these are permissible individually under Islamic law if safety is assured.

Summary

Is Gender Selection Before Pregnancy Permissible in Islam?

Yes, it is allowed on an individual basis, as long as it causes no harm to the child.

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