Medicine

March 10, 2023 3 mins

How Can I Get over My Depression despite Trying to Get Closer to Allah?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My doctor has prescribed antidepressants for me, despite my efforts to heal without them. I’ve seen a lot of videos that say depression is caused by not being close to Allah, but I try to be close to Allah by doing the obligatory, seeking knowledge, and sending Salawat, and […]
January 31, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Get Surgery to Correct My Droopy Eyelid?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Since childhood, I’ve had bags under my eyes and on my droopy eyelid due to a genetic condition. However, recently it has been getting darker such that when I’m fresh and awake, I look exhausted. My husband researched and told me there is something called blepharoplasty, which can minimize […]
January 27, 2023 2 mins

Can You Consume Items Like Blue Agave Inulin That Are Also Used to Make Alcohol?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a product made from a substance that can be used to make alcohol, such as grapes or barley, but is not alcoholic, such as a derived product or processed product, be consumed? I’m curious about “blue agave inulin,” a substance derived from the tequila-making plant. What happens if […]
January 9, 2023 3 mins

How Should Ithmid (Antimony) Be Applied to the Eyes?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I understand that ithmid (antimony) is a Sunna product that is applied three times before sleeping, three times on the right eye, and twice on the left. Having said that, there appear to be two popular methods of application: Applying to the eye’s waterline; Applying under the bottom eyelash. […]
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