Our Bodies Belong to God: Organ Transplants, Islam, and the Struggle for Human Dignity in Egypt
An ethnographic study of organ transplantation in Egypt, exploring Islamic ethics, human dignity, and the intersection of religion and medical practice.
About This Book
This book examines the social, religious, and ethical debates surrounding organ transplantation in Egypt.
It draws on ethnographic research to show how Islamic teachings intersect with medical practice and public policy.
The work highlights tensions between individual rights, religious authority, and state regulation in matters of bodily integrity.
Readers gain insight into how Egyptians navigate questions of dignity, consent, and faith in the context of modern medicine.
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