Is refraining from performing surgery on a child born with a very low birth weight, suffering from brain hemorrhage, intestinal perforation, and multiple other diseases—knowing that the surgery will increase his pain, will not lead to his recovery, but will rather increase his days of pain—considered unlawful and a dereliction of duty towards him?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no sin upon you for not performing this surgical procedure, especially since its intended outcome is speculative and not definitive. We ask Allah to cure your patient and to make those of your children who have passed away a precursor and intercessor for you.
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