Evaluation of Genetically Modified Organisms in Terms of Islamic Law

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), which emerged in order to meet the increasing world population and the food need arising in this direction, to bring the structural properties of foods to the desired level by interfering with the genes of the foods by using the developing technological opportunities and thus to get more efficiency from a small area in a short time is important in terms of the food production philosophy of the future. Although there is not enough experimental evidence about the possible benefits and harms of interfering with the genes of foods and animals by means of gene technology, necessary precautions should be taken to minimize the possible effects and risks on the environment and future generations. The haram or halal status of GMO, which has started to take place in the food sector, has also been seriously discussed in terms of Islamic law. Issues for which there is no clear provision are tried to be decided within the framework of benefit-harm balance and within the framework of the general principles of fiqh. In order to determine the verdict of Genetically Modified Foods, its effects on health, environment, economy and politics should also be taken into account.