by Mawlana Mateen A. Khan, MD This answer first appeared at fatwa.ca. Question: What is the Islamic ruling on male medical students or doctors, including those in specialties like obstetrics & gynecology and breast plastic surgery, examining female awrah for educational … Continue reading Ruling on Medical Trainees Examining the ‘Awrah
by Mawlana Mateen A. Khan, MD This answer first appeared at fatwa.ca. Question:Could you provide an answer on the permissibility of offering laser treatments for skin diseases and Botox injections for cosmetic purposes in my medical practice, considering the advancements … Continue reading Advice on administering Botox Injection and Laser Treatments for Cosmetic Purposes
Prepared by MuslimMed Team In situations involving vaccines that are typically considered impermissible, it is crucial for healthcare practitioners and patients to engage in shared clinical decision-making.[i] Note that this process is different than what takes place in secular medical shared decision models. In a Sharīʻah inclusive process, an assessment is made as to whether the vaccine is a “necessity” according to Sharīʻah principles. Ideal decision-making involves a conversation between the patient and a devout Muslim healthcare practitioner who is well-versed in both the patient’s clinical risk for severe illness or death and the guidelines of the Sharīʻah. According to … Continue reading Position Statement: Shared Decision-Making in the Sharīʻah
Pediatric & Adult Prepared by Mawlana Mateen Khan MD and Mufti Adil Farooki MD Summary In patients with risk factors for significant morbidity and mortality, RSV vaccines or immunoglobulins may be taken after consultation with medical practitioners and Islamic scholars. … Continue reading RSV Vaccines
Permissible and Impermissible AntigensPurification of Permissible Antigens Mixed with Impure Solutions Prepared by MuslimMed Team As we routinely comment on vaccine ingredients, we thought it necessary to outline the Sharʻī position on vaccine antigens. Additionally, the same principles apply to other consumables like food. This policy statement will serve as a reference point in future fatāwā. The permissibility of vaccine antigens is dependent on their source. If the antigen is derived or taken from bacteria, which are permissible (ḥalāl) by their nature, the antigen likewise will be permissible. If the antigen is derived from an impermissible (ḥarām) source, e.g., propagated … Continue reading Position Statement: Antigens
Prepared by Mawlana Mateen A. Khan MD and Dr. Ramzan Judge PharmD Summary Permissible influenza vaccines in the US for 2023-2024 season Impermissible influenza vaccines in the US for 2023-2024 season Discussion Background on Influenza Influenza (commonly known as the … Continue reading Islamically Permissible Influenza Vaccines Available in the US for 2023-2024 Season
Prepared by Mufti Adil Farooki MD, Mawlana Mateen A. Khan MD, Dr. Ramzan Judge PharmD, and Dr. Hamdi Lababidi PharmD. Summary Menactra, MenQuadfi, Menveo, and Trumenba are permissible (ḥalāl). We cannot issue a ruling on Nimenrix and Bexsero. Discussion Quadrivalent … Continue reading Meningitis Vaccines
Prepared by Mufti Adil Farooki MD, Mawlana Mateen Khan MDو and Dr. Ramzan Judge, PharmD Summary: All three vaccines against hepatitis A that are available in the United States contain impermissible ingredients. However, Muslims requiring vaccination against hepatitis A should only use Havrix or the combination Hepatitis A/B vaccine Twinrix. Vaqta should only be used when Havrix is unavailable or is contraindicated, because it contains an additional impermissible ingredient. Background: From the CDC[1]: “Hepatitis A is caused by infection with HAV…HAV is acquired by mouth (through fecal-oral transmission) and replicates in the liver. After 10-12 days, the virus is present … Continue reading Vaccination Against Hepatitis A
Vaccination Against Hepatitis B Prepared by Mufti Adil Farooki, MD, Mawlana Mateen Khan, MD and Dr. Ramzan Judge, PharmD Summary: The hepatitis B vaccines Engerix-B, Recombivax HB, and Heplisav B are permissible for Muslims to use, while PreHevBrio is not permissible. The hepatitis A/B combination vaccine Twinrix is not permissible to use except in cases where hepatitis A vaccination is necessary (refer to Discussions and Recommendations below). The combination vaccine Pediarix (Hepatitis B, DTaP, Polio) is not permissible to use except in cases where vaccination against DTaP and Polio are necessary (refer to Discussions and Recommendations below). The combination vaccine … Continue reading Vaccination Against Hepatitis B
Question: I am very deficient in vitamin D3. I was prescribed a 6-week course of one gel capsule of Vitamin D 50,000 IU weekly. My concern is that typically gel capsules are made from gelatin. I want to know if this specific medicine would be okay for me to take and whether it is common to have pork-sourced gelatin. Answer: Bismihi taʻālā Patients with Vitamin D deficiency are often prescribed capsules that contain 50,000 international units (IU). These prescription capsules contain gelatin, which is impermissible to consume, because it is sourced from pork or non-Islamically slaughtered animals.[i] According to the … Continue reading Vitamin D: Islamic Ruling on 50,000 IU Capsules
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