AUTHOR=Mardian Yan , Shaw-Shaliba Kathryn , Karyana Muhammad , Lau Chuen-Yen 

TITLE=Sharia (Islamic Law) Perspectives of COVID-19 Vaccines

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

VOLUME=Volume 2 - 2021

YEAR=2021

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/tropical-diseases/articles/10.3389/fitd.2021.788188

DOI=10.3389/fitd.2021.788188

ISSN=2673-7515

ABSTRACT=The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused health, economic, and social challenges globally. Under these circumstances, effective vaccines play a critical role in saving lives, improving population heath, and facilitating economic recovery. In Muslim-majority countries, Islamic jurisprudence, which places great importance on sanctity and safety of human life and protection of livelihoods, may influence vaccine uptake.  Efforts to protect humans, such as vaccines, are highly encouraged in Islam. However, concerns about vaccine products' Halal (permissible to consume by Islamic law) status and potential harm can inhibit acceptance. We herein explain the interplay between Sharia (Islamic law) and scientific considerations in addressing the challenge of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, particularly in Muslim populations.