An Analytical Study of the Role of Life-Saving Institutions in the Contemporary Era in the Light of Qur'anic Teachings
عصرِ حاضر میں انسانی جان بچانے والے اداروں کے کردار کا قرآنی تعلیمات کی روشنی میں تجزیاتی مطالعہ
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https://doi.org/10.67101/alamir.v6i01.215Keywords:
Human life, Quranic teachings, Medical ethics, Rescue services, social responsibilities, Ethical challengesAbstract
In contemporary society, life-saving institutions such as hospitals, ambulance services, rescue organizations (e.g., Rescue 1122), and NGOs play a crucial role in preserving human life. This research examines their services in light of Quranic teachings, emphasizing the sanctity of human life and the Islamic obligation to protect it. The study highlights key Quranic principles, including the value of saving lives (Al-Ma'idah 5:32), the importance of medical care, and the duty of communal cooperation in acts of righteousness (Al-Ma'idah 5:2). It also explores how modern healthcare aligns with prophetic traditions and Islamic ethics while addressing challenges like corruption and inequity in emergency medical services. The paper concludes that these institutions fulfill a sacred Islamic duty when operating with integrity, justice, and compassion, calling for enhanced ethical training to align their services with Quranic values.
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