QUESTION: The contraceptive pill is effectively a hormone pill administered for 3 weeks, and a sugar pill during the fourth week of the month. It is at this point that bleeding will then occur. Considering that the bleeding is not caused by ovulation, will the...
QUESTION: My son suffers from a bad throat and hayfever. However, he refuses to take any medication including Tibb or homeopathic remedies, because he believes that we should trust in Allah Ta'ala alone. Please advise? ANSWER: We are in living in a world of cause and...
QUESTION: Is it permissible for a Muslim to own a cemetery where Muslims and non-Muslims are buried? Would it be permissible then, to sell off pieces to Muslims and non-Muslims to be used as a burial site for them? ANSWER: From the outset, it should be borne in mind...
An elderly man had a heart attack and due to the medication, he is unable to fulfil his wife’s desires. On account of this, the wife chooses to sleep in a completely separate room due to him not being able to fulfil her needs. Q1) What is the ruling regarding their...
QUESTION: A woman with abdominal pain required a sonar. Her appointment was in Ramadhaan and as a result, she had to break her fast as she needed a full bladder for the scan. Will Qadhaa suffice? ANSWER: Since she broke her fast due to a medical need, she will make...
QUESTION: I'd like to find out the Halaal status of Flustat The leaflet states the capsules are made of gelatine caps. Are there any flu meds that are Halaal suitable? ANSWER: Since the tablet contains gelatine, it will be not be permissible to consume it. However,...
QUESTION: I am diabetic, with a condition that is described as a combination of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. For the past 7 years, I have been using a continuous blood glucose monitoring system called FreeStyle Libre. This is a small sensor that is inserted under the...
QUESTION: My wife is considering an elective caesarean section primarily to avoid the pain of natural labour. From an Islamic perspective, is natural birth preferred over a caesarean? Are there any specific Islamic benefits or virtues linked to natural childbirth, or...