Evaluation of the Legitimacy of Mitochondrial Transfer Therapy

The mitochondrial transfer method is a phenomenon that has been formed in recent years in the light of the progress of medical science in the field of artificial insemination. This method is used to prevent the mitochondrial diseases. Since the origin of the disease in children is the malfunction of the mitochondria of the mother's gamete, scientists transfer the mother's gamete nucleus to the nucleus–free egg of another female. Due to the modernity of this type of fertility, no research has been conducted on its jurisprudential rules yet. Therefore, this article attempts to prove the legitimacy of this type of fertility treatment in order to answer the question as to what the reasons for the legitimacy of this method are. Accordingly, this research, using a descriptive-analytical method, first criticizes the matter considering the opposing theory with reference to the verses and traditions. Next, based on the Quranic and narrative evidences, as well as the jurisprudential rules of no-hardship, no-distress and constriction, no-damage, repulsing possible damage, and also the authenticity of porn and authenticity of righteousness, the mitochondrial transfer method is considered legitimate with the aim of safe fertility and the birth of healthy children.