Health

What does Islam say about in vitro fertilization, or similar assisted reproduction technologies?

Islamic scholars generally agree that smoking is forbidden in Islam. How can Islam help you quit smoking?

Is cigarette smoking forbidden in Islam? Is there an Islamic fatwa about smoking? What do the Qur'an, hadith, and Islamic scholars say about smoking?

Muslims are forbidden to harm themselves or others. Yet millions of Muslims all over the world are doing just that - harming, even killing themselves and their families. In the Qur'an, Allah says, “...he [the Prophet] commands them what is just, and forbids them what is evil; he allows them as lawful what is good, and prohibits them from what is bad..." (Qur'an 7:157). So what are the evils …

How do Muslims feel about such issues as euthenasia, organ donation, life support, cloning, infertility treatments, and abortion? What does Islam teach about these issues?

Why is alcohol forbidden in Islam, and which verses in the Qur'an prohibit its consumption?

In recent times, as the dangers of tobacco use have come to be proven beyond any doubt, scholars have become more unanimous in pronouncing tobacco use clearly haram (forbidden) to believers. They now use the strongest terms to condemn this habit.

Basic information about Islamic dietary law, particularly as it concerns health care workers and hospitals.

Resources for and about Muslims who are deaf or hard of hearing, including sign language and video sermons.

Resources for and about Muslims who are blind or visually impaired, including famous blind Muslims, Islamic literature in braille, and the use of guide dogs.

The fast of Ramadan is rigorous, and the Qur'an indicates that those who are ill, pregnant, nursing, or elderly do not have to fast. Always consult with your doctor about the safety of fasting in your situation and health.

Gallaudet University is a liberal arts college for deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington, DC. In 2001, a murder in the university dorms ended the young life of Benjamin Varner, a Muslim convert who was a student at the school.

Islamic resources for Muslims with disabilities