Using a respirator
Q: A person in hospital is on a respirator and the Doctors advise the family to have the respirator removed.
- Does the Shariah permit the use of a respirator?
- If it is correct to use a respirator, can the doctors/family decide when to remove the respirator?
- If again it is permissible, after what period of time should the doctors/family make the decision?
- Is it best to make Istikarah?