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Medical Issues
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Please could the following questions be answered:
1. Is termination of pregnancy permissible? If yes, in what circumstances is it allowed and not allowed?
As a medical practitioner, one is allowed to refuse to perform an abortion. However, one is required to refer the patient to where it could be performed. Is this allowed?
2. Is contraception allowed? As a medical practitioner can one issue contraceptive methods to one’s patient? Often, one interacts with non-Muslims who require …
Divorce Settlement
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
Please could you assist me with advice?
My ex-husband is not adhering to any settlement agreement and has been bad-mouthing me to my children throughout the years since our divorce. He pays very small amounts, and that too at irregular intervals, to the extent that I cannot rely on him to assist with the needs of our children. These matters have placed me constantly on the defensive and, more seriously, are beginning …
Whisperings against Allah Ta‘ala
Condition:
Two years ago, my condition was such that I used to cry the entire day. The reason for this was (Allah forbid) I suffered from whisperings with regard to Allah Ta‘ala. This condition would remain for up to three months. I then consulted some ulama and psychologists, and some of my teachers consoled me. Consequently, these whisperings disappeared. These whisperings have now returned since two months. My house-folk used to get distressed by this. I therefore do not cry. However, these …
