1. Is it permissible in Islam to donate or sell your eggs?
No, it is not allowed in Islam to donate or sell your eggs. The question of whether it is permissible in Islam to donate or sell your eggs arises often. The use of another person’s reproductive cells (eggs or sperm) creates confusion in lineage (nasab), which is something Islam strongly protects. In considering the ethical and religious aspects, it is important to determine if donating or selling your eggs is permissible.
2. Is it allowed for another woman to carry your baby using your eggs and your husband’s sperm through surrogacy?
Even if the egg and sperm are both from the married couple, surrogacy is not allowed in Islam. That’s because the surrogate woman who carries the child is not the mother, but she plays a motherly role. This again leads to confusion in lineage and motherhood, which is not acceptable. Additionally, similar issues arise when discussing if it is permissible in Islam to donate or sell your eggs.
3. If your eggs are not viable, is it allowed to use another woman’s eggs and have her carry the baby using your husband’s sperm?
No, this is also not allowed in Islam. Using another woman’s eggs, even if you carry the baby yourself, is still using a third party in reproduction, and this is seen as similar to introducing another person into the marriage — something Islam forbids. Therefore, reflection on whether donating or selling your eggs is permissible in Islam must consider the impact on lineage.
Wallahu A’lam