Treatment and Medication
1,367 questions
How can a father be fair among his children—males and females—given their differing characters and dispositions, so that he is not more drawn to some of them than to others?
Is it permissible for a divorced mother, who is ill, to take from the maintenance of her two daughters for medical treatment, knowing that their father provides for their food and drink, and that she is compelled to do so?
Is the action that led to the death of the child considered intentional killing or an error, given that she was intubated without the doctor's permission due to his negligence, and in light of the shortage of medical staff?
What is the ruling on the monthly deductions made by the "General Mutual Aid Society for Employees" from employees' salaries, which cover a portion of their treatment, medication, and surgical expenses?
Is the questioner considered a killer for having foregone hospitalization based on the doctor's advice, which led to the death of her twin fetuses?
How should one deal with the money of a maternal uncle who has suffered a stroke, knowing that some of his money was acquired through usury and some from lawful sources, and is his brother entitled to withdraw and invest his money?
Is it permissible to change one's age in official documents (civil status records) for the purpose of obtaining the early retirement program offered by Saudi Aramco, which provides lifelong medical treatment, knowing that retirement before the specified age does not include medical treatment?
Is the aforementioned act of fasting for 21 days, reciting the name of Allah, Al-Musawwir (The Fashioner), seven times, and blowing into water to drink after Iftar for the purpose of conception, sound in light of the Qur’an and Sunnah?
Is it permissible for an employee with viral hepatitis, who has been suspended from work by his company with a year's salary for treatment, to submit invoices for a treatment approved by the company without actually taking it, and instead take another medication at his own expense, in order to obtain the costs of the medication approved by the company, especially if the company-approved treatment is harmful to him, and the alternative treatment leads to healing, Allah willing?
Is it permissible for an employee to take medicine available in sufficient quantity from the pharmacy of a government hospital for his sick child, knowing that the medicine is designated for inpatients and will not diminish their share?
Is it permissible for a Muslim female doctor working in the Accidents and Emergency department to wear a medical uniform with short sleeves, while trying to keep her arms covered as much as possible, and only exposing them briefly when dealing with a patient? Is the loose-fitting pair of trousers she wears considered part of the rulings of hijab? Is the money earned from this profession considered unlawful if it involves uncovering the forearms when treating patients?
Is it permissible to combine the intention of fasting Rajab for the sake of Allah with the intention of solidarity with the prisoners?
What is the solution to the problem of inability to have intercourse due to the large size of the husband's penis compared to the opening of the wife's vagina?
Is it permissible to study medicine in the United Kingdom given the issue of using certain medications, such as morphine for severe pain relief, anti-anxiety medications that may cause intoxication, and medications containing gelatin for which there is no alternative?
How can one deal with a wife who is sensitive to her husband's opinions and requests concerning increased religious commitment, and is this considered part of a wife's obedience to her husband, especially regarding leaving the house or going to a female doctor?
Is it permissible to continue treatment with a psychotherapist who studied psychology, given the existence of fatwas prohibiting the study of this science, and how can one treat themselves if they stop this treatment?
What is the religious ruling on lengthening the beard, and is it true that its length increases one's faith?
Is it permissible to give zakat to a needy traveler who lacks money, considering him a "wayfarer"?
Is it permissible for a woman to expose the knee and leg area to a female doctor for a peeling procedure to remove darkness?
Does a physician's work, staying overnight, and shifts in the hospital fall under the Hadith: "Two eyes will not be touched by the Fire: an eye that wept from the fear of Allah, and an eye that spent the night guarding in the path of Allah," and is he considered among those who are on the frontier (Murabitun)? And what is the virtue of a physician's work in Islam?
What is the ruling on a Muslim girl going to a non-Muslim female doctor to ascertain her virginity, based on her fiancé's request?
What is the ruling on taking medication for mental illness during fasting in order to be able to express oneself in an important interview?
Does patience with dental pain, along with occasional neglect of cleaning, increase one's good deeds (hasanat)?
Is a husband's refusal to seek treatment and his rejection of procreation Haram, and is the wife entitled to seek divorce for that reason?