Health

July 30, 2023 4 mins

How Can I Convince My Mentally Ill Mother to Get Psychological Help?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m a 17-year-old boy who lives in Germany. My mother is mentally ill. She screams every day and cries and talks for hours. Even though she is still there for us to cook and clean, and I love her very much, she has great pain, and her acts are […]
July 29, 2023 3 mins

Is it Permissible to Have a Rectal Check Done?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have serious tailbone pain that my doctor suggests should be treated via a physiotherapist inserting her finger into the anus. It is used to check pain and even treat the pain by pressing pressure points therein. I rejected it the first time because obviously I felt shy and […]
July 5, 2023 2 mins

Can a Person Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis Break Their Fast?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My mother has been diagnosed with M.S. (multiple sclerosis) and has wanted to break her fast(s) recently. I told her it might be haram because she doesn’t take any medication, nor do we have a doctor yet. She can’t break her fast. But my mother told me that breaking […]
July 4, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Take Medication for Anxiety?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My doctor told me to take anxiety drugs; I don’t know if it is ok, but I am interested as it is an option for me. Answer May Allah grant you ease from your difficulty and grant you several avenues to help with your anxiety. Permissible Please see this […]
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