An Examination of Shiite Jurisprudential Principles Regarding Procreation and Population Growth

This article examines disputes surrounding population growth and decline, focusing on the jurisprudential rulings related to procreation and its implications for Islam and national security. Utilizing a documentary method and referencing Quranic verses and hadiths, the article elucidates the issue of procreation and population growth from the perspective of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and its principles (uṣūl al-fiqh), with a particular emphasis on Shiite jurisprudence to advance religious values in the modern era. The research findings suggest that a thorough reflection on Quranic verses and hadiths reveals that Islamic sharia advocates a consistent policy of both quantitative and qualitative population growth. This approach aims to strengthen the Islamic society and uphold the religion. Furthermore, rational arguments support the desirability of population growth, indicating that population control or restrictions on believers are impermissible if they undermine Islam and threaten national security. Consequently, under such conditions, adopting policies to encourage population growth becomes obligatory.

کلیدواژه ها:

Islamic jurisprudential principles ، procreation ، population growth ، population control ، Shiism