Filing one's teeth
Q: I want to file my tooth because it is hurting me. Is this permissible?
Medical treatment
Filing one's teeth
Q: Is it permissible to file one's teeth?
Injections for loosing weight
Q: HCG 5000 shots are made from the extraction of pregnant women's urine. This is also made synthetically, using the process of synthesis peptide. This shots can be also used for loosing weight. My question is are the synthesis peptide permissible in Islam?
Gynecomastia surgery
Q: I have been diagnosed with gynecomastia, an abnormal condition where a male develops breast tissue. It is a very noticeable condition that has caused me great psychological and mental pain. I am constantly worried about hiding this from people to prevent the embarrassment and jokes. I am not overweight and have been to the doctor for this diagnosis. What is the ruling on using surgery to correct this? I am a religious person who does his best to abide by the rules of Allah. Please advise. I can provide further info if needed.
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?
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.