Miscellaneous

Combating suicidal thoughts

Q: I have physical problems like high blood pressure and higher tension also. My mind is always full of negative thoughts. I am kind of a pessimist person. I never succeed in any place either, neither education nor work. My biggest problem is my fear and nervousness. Sometimes I feel like committing suicide. I know it's gunah e kabbira. Please help me.

Forgiving people

Q: I keep hearing that we as Muslims have a duty to forgive others. But how can this be the case if we wish for them to be held accountable on the Day of Judgement?

I don’t want to forgive people who have hurt or harmed me as I want them to be brought to justice. And I don’t understand what is meant by ‘when we forgive it’s for us, not them,’ as forgiving those who have done me wrong does not bring me peace, but knowing they will be held to account does.

Euthanasia for an old dog

Q: A dog is in its old age, and is also very sick. Due to this sickness, the dog groans and cries in immense pain. He struggles to walk so he lives on pain meds. The owners love the dog, he is no trouble at all.

Is it permissible to put him down (euthanasia) due to his ongoing suffering?