Recently a woman (A) gave birth after receiving the world's first whole ovary transplant from her twin sister (B) a year ago after (A) suffered an early menopause. Although physically everything seems normal, genetically the child is of (B) and (A)'s husband since female eggs are already developed before any female's birth. Is this transplant permissible.. More
Assalaamu alaikum, Is it halal to donate cord blood to a public bank? I was thinking about it, since it can cure a child or person of a terminal illness such as cancer. It is taken from the umbilical cord after delivery and does not effect the mother or child. Jazak Allah khair.. More
I am possibly going to have a c section because i have been told i will have a big baby inshallah.The thing is the person who admits the injection is male .there are no females who distribute this proceedure.What i need to know is it allowed for them to do this .My husband believes in the suunah way of life and is not keen for this to happen .The hospital.. More
For the treatment of disorder of my pancreas a doctor has prescribed a drug containing pancreatin from the pancreas of swine and there appear to be no substitute available here in Rome. Being a Muslim I must avoid that but considering the medical condition I thought of seeking Islam's view in such situation. .. More
Assalamu alaikum.My friend runs a Kunfu Centre.Can he teach in this institute Kungfu to non muslims?Prophet Muhammed allowed Aysha(peace and blessings of Allah be upon them)to watch Abysinians play with their swords.Were they non muslims?Can this incidence be taken as proof?Hope you will answer Insha Allah with proofs from Fiqh whether nonmuslims also.. More
Genetic modification is already being used to treat genetic diseases. Furthermore, it is possible to alter genes to enhance the capabilities of animals and people, or to give them new ones. For examples, mice have been created with enhanced memory, and enhanced learning capabilities. My question is, what is the viewpoint of Islam on altering the genes.. More
Assalamu aleikum I have a question. Can we use a webcam(Transmits video) to talk to family members in other countries. It is the same as a phone call except that you can also see the person you are talking to, live in a video; I think you are familiar with this. In my case, it will only be to talk with uncles and aunts abroad, with my family with(behind).. More
Alsalam alaikom we rahmat Allah we barakatoh, respected Scholars, How are the rules for a muslima being treated by a male doctor? I am pregnant and due to deliver in about 3 weeks. For the last weeks of pregnacy I am staying with my parents cause my husband is very busy at work, more than 12hours a day so he might not be at home when labor begins. so.. More
I work for an Arabic Institute teaches foreigners Arabic and Islam. Is it permissible to publish uncovered modest female student photos on our website to encourage non Muslims to come to study? Manager believes it is important and not prohibited in Islam. Are all Fiqh schools on same ruling (either permissible or prohibited), or there is khelaf?.. More
Bismillah Assalaam Alaikum warahamtuhlahi wabarakatuh! May Allah bless you and preserve you. It has been recently discovered that I have genetically inhereited two different types of blood clotting disorders, one is very rare. I have a blood clot in my femur and and am pregnant in my third trimester as well. The Dr. has told me that due to the severity.. More
assalaamu alykum Im a male teenager muslim and I pray all my prayers mostly in the masjid unless I have to go somewhere I try to learn about Islam and go to a maktaba to read Islamic books and I were khamis but my weakness is women. I would like to know if it is premissible to go on muslim websites to look for a wife. and do you have to have the girls.. More
Is there a Hadeeth indicating that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, ordered all images that the disbelievers put inside the Ka‘bah to be removed? If yes, does this Hadeeth mention whether he left the image of ‘Eesa (Jesus, may Allaah exalt his mention,) or not? May Allaah reward you... More
I removed a picture portraying me and my wife from a wall in the apartment of my father-in-law. Her family disapproves of what I have done. What is the ruling of this, knowing that, in this picture, my wife is portrayed in a way that displeases Allaah The Almighty? Now, she is wearing Niqaab because we became practicing Muslims, praise be to Allaah.. More
Assalaamu alaikum, A sister from our forums is asking the following question, " 1. is it permissible to use medicinal marijuana in the case of a painful chronic illness? 2. is it permissible to take intoxicants during labor such as demerol, morphine, or laughing gas? i am asking these questions together because i have been through labor twice. the pain.. More