The legality of euthanasia from the Malaysian and Islamic perspectives: an overview

• Main Authors: Alias, Fadhlina, Muhammad, Mizan, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Nemie
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: World Association of Medical Law 2015
• Subjects: K Law (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/45974/1/WAML_Journal_Volume_34_Number_3_9-10-15_%282%29.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/45974/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

The subject of euthanasia has generated many controversial debates, particularly on its legality. This has been primarily due to the doctrine of sanctity of life which is a predominant principle in many religions and is embedded in moral values. The underlying precept is that human life is sacred a...