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Hinduism Arguments Against Euthanasia

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Hinduism
Hinduism is less related or refer to western philosophy of right or wrong. However Hinduism believe in the consequences of our every single action. According to Hindus faith are inextricable. They believe that in the reincarnation of soul through many. The ultimate aim of every life is to achieve moksha, the liberation from the cycle of death and birth. During the rebirth process a soul's next life is decided by karma which is the consequence of its own actions in previous lives. A soul cannot achieve moksha without good karma. Hence Hindus are living according to their dharma which means their duties and responsibilities.
Killing including euthanasia, murder and suicide interferes soul getting its liberation and moksha. It does brings …show more content…

Islam
In Islam’s doctrine God is the one creating life. Hence humans have no right to take another human’s life as it is God who is the creator decides for the life and death of a life. From this point, it is clearly state that Islam is against euthanasia or any other form of murder except for naturally death. Islam always emphasize on natural death is the best interests for a patient and the most dignified death for a Muslim.
Focusing into the issue of mercy killing or euthanasia in Islamic perspective, it is quite obvious and evident that God do not permitted anybody to take anyone’s life even though is based on a thoughtful way. In fact Muslim believe that Allah will guided on treatment of illness. Illnesses and infirmities are the facts of life that must be met for a human life take it as a challenges to be faced with fortitude. A person in paint should taking his suffer as a challenge from Allah.
AS conclusion, Islam is against euthanasia as well since it did state human should take all the suffer and illness as challenge but not using death as a way to release

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