Ruling on test-tube babies

Praise be to Allaah.

The ‘ulamaa’ in this organization – The
Department of Scientific Research and Fatwaas and Da’wah in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia – have issued fatwas stating that this is not allowed, because it involves
uncovering women’s ‘awrah, touching the private parts and tampering with the
uterus, even if the sperm used is that of the woman’s husband. In my opinion, people
should accept the ruling of Allaah, may He be exalted, which is (interpretation of the
meaning):

“… and He renders barren whom He wills…”
[al-Shoora 42:50].