Undergoing an operation to insert a prosthetic testicle
Q: If a person was born with one testicle, is it permissible to undergo an operation to insert a prosthetic testicle?
Medical treatment
Cupping
Q: What is "Hijama"? Is it mentioned in the Hadith?
Bovine gelatin
Q: I have a skin condition on my face which I am suffering from for +/- 10 years. I have tried various treatments but the success is very short. I was told about a natural medication which I researched with good results. I completed 10 days of the course (so far good) before learning that the capsules are made from bovine gelatin. Is it possible to continue the medication? I do not wish to consume something that is not lawful and at the same time I want a cure to my skin condition.
Female circumcision
Q: Is female genital mutilation allowed in Islam considering the fact that a woman faces various complications such as infections, bleeding and even death?
Donating bodies, organs and blood
Q:
1. Is it permissible to donate organs? For example, if a family member or a friend is in need of a kidney, are you allowed to donate your kidney?
2. Is it permissible to donate a body for medical research?
3. What is the Islamic ruling for donating blood?
4. If a family member is on a ventilation machine and there is no hope of recovery, is it permissible to disconnect it?
Plastic surgery
Q: I want to know if the plastic surgery is jaaiz? After giving birth to three children, my breasts have lost shape. One breast is bigger than the other. I feel so ashamed to come in front of my husband that I can't remove my clothes in front of him. I'm going through a tough time.
Artificial insemination
Q: I want to find out if it is permissible to do artificial insemination?
Organ donations
Q: If one is to be given a death sentence by court, then can he give a consent for donation of his/her organs before or after death?
Men wearing gold as a form of treatment
Q: I know that men can't wear gold jewellery. I just learnt from a Muslim herbalist that a Hindu from India called Vivek has advised the numerous health benefits of men wearing gold and it even is a cure for cancer. If this is true then could we Muslim men who have ailments wear gold jewellery.
Changing one's gender
Q: I have a question. My brother who was before while he was a baby/born was a girl. After that s/he was being checked up at the age of 16-17 because s/he didn't have period like any normal girls. After they checked up they've found that his real gender is a MALE. So s/he decided to make an operation to be a MALE (his real gender).