Do not resuscitate request
Question
Mum’s health is slowly deteriorating and had asked us not to resuscitate her. If this is her wish, shall we comply?
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
Answer
You can comply with the request and you can also resuscitate her. It also advised to take into account medical advice and the views of other family members. For further information, refer to our earlier answer entitled: Is medication necessary?.
Allah knows best
Yusuf Shabbir
26 Muḥarram 1447 / 22 July 2025
Approved by: Mufti Shabbir Ahmed and Mufti Muhammad Tahir
