Concept of consanguineous Marriages in Islam| Dr Zakir Naik

Summary

In this conversation, Rahul discusses the genetics and ethics of marrying close relatives, specifically brothers and sisters, with respect to human evolution. He acknowledges that while there is a higher risk of genetic issues when close relatives marry, it is not a certainty. He reflects on how early human societies, like those of Adam and Eve, allowed marriages between siblings from different births. The discussion also touches on evolving rules regarding incest, while emphasizing that genetic problems in such marriages are not guaranteed, much like other risks in life, such as contracting diseases or accidents.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker, Rahul, works in an agency in Media City and starts by introducing himself.
• 😀 Rahul agrees with the statement that marrying close relatives (like siblings) increases the likelihood of genetic disorders in children.
• 😀 He acknowledges that humans originated from a single pair (Adam and Eve), but this raises questions about incest and genetic problems when siblings marry.
• 😀 The initial rule during Adam and Eve's time was that siblings from the same birth could not marry, but those from different births could.
• 😀 Over time, rules regarding sibling marriages evolved, and eventually, the practice became universally prohibited.
• 😀 Rahul clarifies that while the risk of genetic issues is higher when siblings marry, it’s not a guarantee (it’s not 100% likely).
• 😀 He uses the example of jumping from a building to explain that risks exist, but they don't guarantee outcomes (e.g., death from jumping from the first floor).
• 😀 The risk of genetic problems in sibling marriages is compared to other risks, like contracting STDs from extramarital sex, which are not guaranteed but possible.
• 😀 Rahul insists that the percentage chance of genetic problems in sibling marriages is small, likely under 2%, but still present.
• 😀 He mentions that historically, siblings did marry without always resulting in genetic problems, further supporting the notion that not every sibling marriage results in handicapped children.

Q & A

What is the main concern raised by the speaker about marrying close relatives?

The speaker discusses the increased likelihood of having genetically handicapped children when close relatives, such as siblings, marry. This is especially a concern when genetic traits from both parents are too similar.

What does the speaker say about the concept of human propagation from one pair?

The speaker acknowledges that, according to the belief, humanity was created from one pair (Adam and Eve), but raises confusion about the idea of siblings marrying and the potential for genetic issues.

How does the speaker explain the concept of incest in the context of human evolution?

The speaker explains that in early human history, the rule forbidding incest (marriage between siblings) was not as strict. Initially, brothers and sisters from the same delivery were not allowed to marry, but those from different deliveries could.

What does the speaker mean by 'different deliveries'?

By 'different deliveries,' the speaker refers to siblings born at different times, implying that siblings from separate births were allowed to marry in early human history, unlike those born from the same delivery.

How does the speaker refute the idea that marriage between siblings will always lead to handicapped children?

The speaker emphasizes that while there are higher chances of genetic problems when siblings marry, it is not a certainty. The probability of genetic issues is not 100%, but rather a small percentage, such as 1% or 2%.

What analogy does the speaker use to explain the probability of genetic issues in sibling marriages?

The speaker uses the analogy of jumping from a first-floor window to explain the low probability of genetic problems. Just as jumping from the first floor may not result in death, marrying a sibling does not guarantee genetic defects.

What does the speaker say about the probability of genetic defects in historical sibling marriages?

The speaker mentions that in ancient times, brothers and sisters could marry, but genetic defects did not necessarily occur. This suggests that the occurrence of defects was not as high as commonly assumed.

What does the speaker say about the role of doctors in sibling marriages?

The speaker states that doctors acknowledge the possibility of genetic defects in sibling marriages, but they also affirm that such defects are not guaranteed. The chance of genetic problems exists but is not absolute.

How does the speaker view the evolution of rules regarding sibling marriages?

The speaker notes that the rules regarding sibling marriages have evolved over time. Initially, marriages between siblings from different deliveries were permitted, but later, all sibling marriages, regardless of delivery, were prohibited.

What is the speaker's conclusion about the evolution of humanity?

The speaker concludes that humanity evolved despite early sibling marriages, suggesting that genetic issues were not as prominent as expected. The rules regarding incest have changed over time, but the basic principle remains consistent.