Surgery and Transplants
139 questions
Is it permissible for women to undergo cosmetic surgery (vaginal narrowing) if its expansion due to childbirth causes embarrassment during intercourse?
Does the gastric bypass surgery, which involves reducing the size of the stomach and connecting it directly to the intestines, constitute an alteration of Allah's creation, and is it permissible to undergo such a procedure?
What is the ruling on taking medication to gain weight?
Is forcing a sick father to undergo surgery without his knowledge—out of a desire for his recovery—considered disobedience to him? And what if the father dies because of this surgery; would the son be considered to have caused his death?
Is it permissible, Islamically, to perform a cosmetic surgery to remove a burn around the pubic area and pelvis, and a laser procedure to remove scars on the legs, given that the doctors performing these procedures are men, and that leaving the burn causes difficulty in childbirth and poses a health risk?
Is it considered unlawful to undergo cosmetic procedures to improve one's physical appearance, such as a tummy tuck after childbirth or breast augmentation to restore a small breast to its natural size, if the woman wears a hijab and undertakes these procedures solely to beautify herself for her husband?
Is undergoing surgery or receiving treatment with an American device available in the hospital considered a violation of the boycott?
What is the ruling on attempting to surgically reduce the size of the nose and then feeling regret, considering this to be a change in God's creation? And is it permissible to supplicate for the nose to return to its natural shape?
Is cosmetic surgery—such as ear reduction—forbidden in Islam, even if it causes embarrassment to the person, or if it does not cause significant embarrassment?
Is it Islamically permissible to undergo a surgical operation to remove skin sagginess resulting from weight loss, and not old age, and is this permissible for both men and women?
Is working as an anesthesiologist considered permissible if the income is earned from medically unnecessary surgeries performed by other surgeons?
Is it permissible, from a Sharia perspective, to undergo a surgical procedure to increase the size of the calves using fat from other parts of the body to achieve balance and beauty, knowing that there is a difference of opinion among doctors regarding its medical permissibility?
Is it permissible to undergo cosmetic surgeries for the purpose of marriage, and is stipulating the presence of a beard for marriage considered an exaggeration?
What is the ruling on undergoing cosmetic surgery to correct a nasal deformity resulting from the disease "rhinophyma," in order to restore the nose to its natural state as it was, knowing that the mother objects to this and the surgery is easy and has no complications?
What is the ruling of Islamic law on performing sex-change operations for intersex individuals (those who are born with both male and female characteristics)? What is the ruling on the doctor who performs these operations? What is the ruling on their marriage? And may they lead prayers if there are others present?
What is the ruling on puffing out the cheeks (face)?
Is it permissible to go to specialized and accredited health institutes to improve the shape of the buttocks and chest using devices or specialized massage, knowing that body disproportion causes embarrassment in front of the husband?
What is the ruling on using a Hydrofacial device for cleaning and treating skin problems, and is this considered altering Allah's creation?
What is the ruling on enlarging the buttocks through cosmetic surgeries?
Is it permissible to close the gap between the front teeth?
What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding sex reassignment surgeries for intersex individuals who are born with both male and female characteristics? What is the ruling concerning the doctor who performs the surgery? What is the ruling regarding their marriage? And do they lead prayers if there are others present?
Is it permissible to perform a lengthening surgery on a congenitally deformed middle toe (shorter than its counterpart) to remove the deformity and embarrassment?
What is the ruling on tightening the nose with threads to remove a hump or protruding bone, without changing its size?
What is the ruling on rhinoplasty operations to treat some deformities that affect a person's appearance?