University of Samarra Lecturer Participates in Scientific Conference in Sulaymaniyah
Dr. Janan Shaker Ali, a lecturer at the College of Islamic Sciences, participated in the International Scientific Conference organized by the University of Sulaymaniyah, titled “Contemporary Issues: Their Negatives and Positives.” She presented her research, “Jurisprudential Rulings on the Use of Laser Beams – A Contemporary Medical Jurisprudence Study.”
In her study, Dr. Shaker explained that the term “Laser” stands for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation,” meaning the amplification of light intensity through stimulated emission of radiation. Laser beams involve directing a narrow, focused light beam to the area intended for treatment.
In this context, the use of laser beams can be considered a form of cauterization, which involves burning the skin or mucous membrane with caustic substances, hot instruments, or electric current.
The researcher concluded that cauterization is a permissible form of treatment. Its legitimacy is based on the authentic narration from Jabir ibn Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with him: “The Prophet (peace be upon him) sent a physician to Ubayy ibn Ka’b, who cut a vein and then cauterized it.”
Additionally, surgeries aimed at treating congenital or postnatal conditions to restore the normal appearance or function of an organ are legally permissible. However, surgeries that alter the body’s natural form, are intended for evading justice, deception, or merely following whims are not permissible.
