Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Is it excessive to avoid butter and products with lanolin or cholecalciferol, given most scholars find them permissible, especially if it results in a vitamin D deficiency? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat  Question I underwent laser surgery, and my retina specialist advised me to look out for flashes of light as they indicate a medical emergency. I was also told to avoid strenuous exercises, bending over, and activities that cause violent shaking of the eyes. I experience these flashes during sujud due […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat  Question If someone gets into an accident and the only way how to survive is with very advanced medical care (multiple organ support etc.) and the expected outcome is severe disability with a very low quality of life, is it permissible to refuse the medical care and just die naturally? […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it a must to circumcise baby girls when they are born, as we do with baby boys? Please clarify according to the Shafi’i madhab. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. Firstly, FGM (female genital mutilation) as clitoridectomy (partial […]