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Impermissibility of organ donation

Question:- A question has arisen regarding organ donation. Some are equating organ donation when in severe need, to stepping into a fire to save another who's life is in danger. What is our answer to this type of reasoning? Answer:- The Ulema have written that the...

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Using Yoga as a treatment for polycystic ovaries

QUESTION:- I've got polycystic ovaries and have been advised to use Yoga as a form of treatment. I understand that Yoga has its origins in Hinduism. Will it be permissible to do the exercises if I leave out the meditation? ANSWER:- Allah Ta’ala has blessed us with the...

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Administering CPR on a patient

Question:- What is the Shari'ee point of view regarding CPR? Is it advisable, or should age and circumstances be considered etc.? Answer:- CPR is generally carried out when an unconscious person stops breathing. It is estimated by the experts that if oxygen doesn’t...

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Females visiting male doctors

Question:- A 21 year-old unmarried male is studying sport science and has started doing sports massage for males. He was enquiring about males massaging females, citing the fact that it's a sports massage carried out for medical reasons. He states that gynecologists, ...

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Gelatine capsules

Question:- Can Mufti Saheb please provide a ruling regarding taking medicines that are prescribed by health professionals, which are gelatine capsules. Answer:- If it is known that the gelatine capsule is manufactured from vegetable sources,  then there is no problem...

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Paying individuals to recite on our behalf

Question:- There are some Mashaaikh that claim to be Quttub. They also claim to heal the sick through the 99 Names of Allah Ta'ala. They charge a hefty price to heal sick people. Are these people legitimate? Answer:- The Names of Allah Ta’ala are indeed extremely...

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Maryam Ki Phool

Question:- Is it permissible to use the "Maryam ki Phool" when a woman is in labour? Is the opening of the flower Jinnat related? Answer:- There is no mention of such a flower in the Quraan Sharif and Hadith Sharif. However, if the flower is beneficial in assisting...

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Removing the newborn’s umbilical cord

Question:- What was the norm in the time of Rasūlullāh ﷺ with regards to the detachment of the umbilical cord? Is there any problem if a woman wants to allow it to dry up itself and naturally fall off from the baby, as opposed to intentionally being cut? Another name...

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