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Is Beard Transplant Permissible in Islam?
In Islam, beard hair transplants are permissible only for treating defects caused by sickness, accidents, or burns, aligning with the principle of medical treatment. However, enhancing the beard for cosmetic reasons is prohibited as it falls under changing Allah’s creation.32,348Are Wigs Prohibited in Islam?
In Islam, wearing wigs is generally prohibited as it falls under cursed hair extensions, but exceptions exist for hair loss due to illness or accidents, allowing wigs to remove a defect.93,918Are Stem Cells Prohibited in Islam?
Islam permits the use of stem cells for medical purposes, provided that their source is ethically and religiously permissible. Stem cells harvested from umbilical cords and spontaneously aborted foetuses are generally allowed, while deliberately induced abortions or cloning for the purpose of obtaining stem cells are forbidden.59,444Is It Prohibited to Change Your Gender?
While corrective surgeries may be permissible in cases of ambiguous intersex, gender transformation surgeries that aim to change one’s gender from male to female or vice versa are not allowed, as they reflect discontent with Allah’s creation and can lead to significant physical and psychological harm.152,879Verdict on adding a small amount of alcohol or wine to food or drink
79What is the ruling on a pharmacist selling medicine when he thinks it most likely that the purchaser is going to use it as a drug or is addicted to it?
1,205Are Breast Implants Prohibited in Islam?
It is not permissible to enlarge the breasts to increase beauty, because it is changing the creation of Allah. If the breasts are so small as to cause embarrassment and distress, then there is nothing wrong with enlarging them in ways that will not cause you harm, such as using creams and so on.132,725Obedience to Parents in Bringing Them Medication
1,279Is Using Artificial Wombs Permissible in Islam?
The use of artificial wombs in Islam is not clearly permissible or prohibited due to the current lack of evidence and scientific certainty. However, if such technology is proven safe and adheres to strict Islamic guidelines, it may be considered permissible. Key conditions include: ensuring the procedure is free from harm, using only permissible tissues from the husband and wife, and that traditional methods are not viable.3,032Can Women Use Frozen Embryos?
What women have to do is to dispose of the frozen embryos. It is permissible for women to undergo further artificial insemination even if that is costly or difficult, because that harm cannot be compared to the possibility of embryos being mixed up, especially since this length of time has passed.24,900
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