Critical illness: does halalness matter?
IN general, critical illness refers to any serious health condition that poses an immediate threat to life, requires intensive medical attention, and often involves organ dysfunction or failure. Such illnesses typically necessitate treatment in a specialised intensive care unit (ICU) where c...
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Revon Media Sdn Bhd
2024
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| Summary: | IN general, critical illness refers
to any serious health condition
that poses an immediate threat
to life, requires intensive medical
attention, and often involves
organ dysfunction or failure.
Such illnesses typically necessitate
treatment in a specialised intensive
care unit (ICU) where close monitoring,
advanced life-supporting therapies,
and interventions are available to stabilise
the patient and address severe
complications.
According to Nickson (2020), advances
in intensive care have led to a growing
cohort of chronic critical illness patients
who would have otherwise succumbed
to acute illness survive in a state
dependent on prolonged intensive care
therapies. This situation may cause a
heavy burden of costs to the individual,
family and society; it requires extreme
use of resources and causes considerable
distress to the patient and family.
In Islam, critical illness is seen as
a test of faith and a way to draw closer
to Allah the Almighty, offering opportunities
for patience, forgiveness, and
purification from sins. Islam provides
clear guidance on permissible and prohibited
matters during illness, ensuring
actions align with faith, such as allowing
necessary (al-dharurah) medical treatments
while prohibiting any practices
that contradict Islamic beliefs.
Muslims are encouraged to seek
medical treatment, make prayers, and
rely on Allah’s will, believing that all
things, including illness, are part of His
divine plan. Supporting and comforting
the sick is also highly valued, as it
strengthens empathy and community
bonds. Through these actions, illness
becomes a path for spiritual growth and
acceptance of Allah’s wisdom. |
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