Answered by Shaykh Nazim Mangera
I ask today of a matter close to my heart as it involves the health of my mother. Her kidneys are failing – it is actually at 15%. She is 78 years old and the doctors said that a transplant is not an option. The doctors spoke to her regarding Dialysis – she is not in agreement to this as she has seen first hand how some of our relatives have suffered as a result of the effects of dialysis. Life style change and the frequency (3 times a week). What is my role? Should I try to convince her that she should do dialysis, since I myself do not know if it will enhance her life – on the contrary can downgrade her lifestyle – it is not a cure but just to prolong her life as transplant is not an option. I am very confused on this matter and would really like your assistance. Alhamdu-Lillah -I was able to take her to Hajj (thank you for your guidance on the rules of the rituals) and she would like to remain patient, making dua to Allah (SWT) and using Zam Zam and black seed. Is there any specific method of using black seed products for this specific case?
Assalamu Alaikum,
For a detailed answer to your question on Kidney Dialysis, please check out the following link:
Stopping Medical Treatment When There is No Expected Benefit
As for your black seed question, maybe the black seeds could be crushed and mixed with honey and then it could be take in. It would be good if you could try to contact a reputable herbalist about your black seed question.
Allah knows best and May He cure us of all of our physical as well as spiritual sicknesses. Aameen
Sincerely,