Illness and Dying
148 questions
What is agony (sakarat al-mawt), and what does the deceased see at the moment of death? And how does the soul ascend to its Creator, where does it settle, and does it visit the people of this world?
Is the death of my brother, who was taking antidepressant medication and died alone in his home, considered a suicide in Islamic law, and what is the religious ruling on his action, especially since he was a good person and maintained some of his prayers?
Does a dead person urinating on themselves when the soul exits occur due to the dread of the Angel of Death entering, or due to their inability to control their body? And does this indicate a good or bad ending?
Is it true that one of the Companions, Umar or Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with them both), said about the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) as he was dying, "Leave him, he is raving" or "Leave him, he is deluded," and is this present in the authentic books of Sunnah, and is it mentioned in Sahih al-Bukhari that the Messenger attempted suicide, and what is the text of that hadith with explanation?
What are the pangs of death that a person feels, and how do we reconcile them with the martyr's feeling of only a prick at the time of his death?
Does sin accrue to one who curses a suicide victim in Ramadan, and is expiation required for that?
Is it permissible to divorce a wife afflicted with schizophrenia, who had been suffering from the illness prior to marriage, and who threatens to kill her son and commit suicide?
Why does the tongue of a dying person turn white during the throes of death?
What is the ruling on a person whose soul departed and then a jinn entered him and brought him back to life, and is it permissible for him to kill himself to get rid of the jinn?
Is someone who suffered from severe depression and refused to eat or drink until they died considered a suicide victim, and is it permissible to pray for them?
What is the ruling concerning a woman who committed suicide due to psychological pressures resulting from her husband's treatment of her (his drinking alcohol, severely beating her, and depriving her of financial support), and what are the duties of her family in this world to benefit her in the Hereafter?
What is meant by "the conclusion of deeds," and can underestimating a certain action after performing many good deeds lead to entering Hellfire, as in the saying: "If one does many good deeds and then commits a sin, and then their soul is taken, their destiny will be to Hellfire, and refuge is sought with Allah"?
Is a guardian considered a murderer if he confines his son due to his deviant behavior, and then the son escapes through a window, falls, and dies?
Is it permissible to mention the misdeeds of deceased enemies of Islam, and is it lawful to feel joy at their death?
Are the tears that appear on a dying person due to the throes of death, or joy at Jannah (Paradise), or sadness out of fear of the Fire (Hell)? And is there any Shar'i (Islamic legal) evidence that explains this phenomenon?
Does contacting a sick person with the intention of visiting them carry the same reward and merit as actually visiting them, and what is the extent of this reward, and does it contribute to the reduction of sins?
Is constantly thinking about expecting bad things to happen, such as dying before marriage or contracting a serious illness, forbidden after three months have passed since the father's death and being unable to control such thoughts? And what is the difference between questions sent for consultation and questions sent for a fatwa?
What does Islamic law say regarding the death of a young man who had been complaining of jinn, possession, and sorcery for six years, and who used to faint and have the jinn speak through him, then was found dead by strangulation, knowing that he was regular in his prayers and religiously committed?
What is the meaning of the tranquility, profuse sweating, smiling, fair and radiant face, swiftness of the funeral procession, and large number of mourners for a deceased person who was undergoing surgery, and do these indicate a good ending or martyrdom?
How can one overcome academic setbacks, lack of patience and self-confidence, and stop watching television to achieve academic goals?
How can one overcome feelings of hatred towards parents—especially the father and mother—resulting from their mistreatment, and avoid incurring Allah's wrath or entering Hellfire because of these feelings, knowing that there are psychological and health pressures that have led to thoughts of death?
Is it obligatory for someone who bought a phone at a price lower than the market value and gained a profit to return the amount in their possession to the owner of the money after the seller committed suicide and the money remained with the buyer?
What is the way to marriage and the way out of this affliction that may drive me to suicide, given my family's refusal and the absence of a helper, knowing that my father is old, blind, and deaf, and attempting to resort to the judiciary might cost me my life?
Is the questioner considered sinful against his father who committed suicide, and how can he atone for his father's sins after he committed suicide and burned the house?