The Islamic Ruling on Euthanasia

Active euthanasia where patients may end their lives by, for example, lethal injenction is impermissible under any circumstances.

Passive euthanasia where patients may withhold treatment or artificial life-support is only permissible if a trustworthy, reliable opinion and specialist feels that there is no hope of survival.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.

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Fatwa Dept.
JAMIATUL ULAMA (KZN)

For all your Islamic Shari'ah queries, contact the Fatwa Dept. - Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) at:

Darul Ifta
Jamiatul Ulama (KZN)
P. O. Box 62564
BISHOPSGATE 4008
(South Africa)

 or:
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