Miscellaneous

Making dua for one's non Muslim parents who passed away on kufr

Q: A revert lady asks... If there's no forgiveness for a non Muslim who has passed away, what duaa can she make for her non Muslim parents who passed on. It causes much grief not to make duaa for them. 

Another revert student asks... How will we enjoy the beautiful bounties of jannah if our parents are not there to enjoy it with us and at the same time we know that they are in jahannam?

Serving one's parents while listening to their hurtful comments

Q: I left my home due to toxic and unjust family matters that were affecting me and my wife emotionally and mentally. I rented a home not too near not too far from my parents, and everyday I go to my parents house to do any work they want, as my father is a paralysis patient. Everyday I give him a massage and bath him and simultaneously listen to hurtful comments and smile and not reply so the atmosphere don't get more tense. Am I doing right or wrong and will any curse of my parents for me to Allah affect me?

Bacteria used in a probiotic

Q: The question is related to the bacteria used in a probiotic. 

Many years ago, a one time collection using an oral swab - like how a covid test is done - was obtained from a living infant. The bacteria was then isolated, identified, purified and mass produced after this single collection. 

The bacteria in this specific probiotic do not contain any human material or DNA. Bacteria don't come from humans. It is a separate entity so to speak. They are not part of the human body. 

Is it permissible to consume this medication?

Suicidal thoughts

Q: I'm writing to you because I really need answers to my question. About 3 years ago it started, I felt anxious and depressed, often thought about suicide. And it's been happening so far. I don't know what to do. I just feel hopeless, think about suicide a lot, even did self harm. I mean I wanted to cut my wrist. I want to die so bad, I really need help, what can I do? What should I ask from God that helps me to feel okay?

PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatment for hair growth

Q: There is currently a hair growth treatment that is being offered for people who suffer from serious hair loss. 

In the treatment, blood cells are taken from a person with healthy hair (not your blood cells but from someone else). These cells are then genetically modified in a lab and mixed with a serum which is applied onto your head. They then do micro needling which allows the serum to get into your scalp. 

During the process of the treatment, you are also required to use a minoxidil spray every night. 

Is the above treatment permissible to use?

Woman working due to living with an abusive mother

Q: I live with my mother who is mentally and physically abusive to me and my siblings. Last year, she broke my nose, she has called me ugly and stupid and worthless my whole life. She pushes me to do things that are detrimental to my mental health - like marrying someone 11 years older or getting into med school. 

I want to leave my household and make a life for myself so that I don’t constantly feel suicidal and can do some good in this world. But in order to leave, I must apply to programs that I do not have the qualifications for - there is a program that requires me to have one year work experience and I only have 6 months. 

Even though I do not want to lie, I was wondering if it might be permissible for me to do so in this situation just to help my chances of getting out my house?