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

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