The dentist has adviced me to do an implant of the two teeth missing (to replace them)
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I have
two questions that I hope you`ll be able to answer to me, the first one is;
I have
two teeth missing in my mouth, the dentist has adviced me to do an implant of
the two teeth missing (to replace them) becuse there is a danger that in a few
yeras time I`ll loose all my other teeth easliy because of the gap, so before
deciding wether to do it or not, I would like to know whether it is allowed in
Islam or not.
The
second questions is:
If for
instance a person can have no babies then is adoption allowed?
I`ll
be looking forward forward for your reply whenever possible.
Maasalam.
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Answer:
Teeth and adoption
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shortcomings, and saves you, us, and all the believers from the torment of the
Hell Fire. Ameen.
Your Question: I
have two teeth missing in my mouth, the dentist has adviced me to do an implant
of the two teeth missing (to replace them) becuse there is a danger that in a
few yeras time I`ll loose all my other teeth easliy because of the gap, so
before deciding wether to do it or not, I would like to know whether it is
allowed in Islam or not.
If one has un-uniform teeth, or troublesome or irregular
growth, or missing teeth, or a genuine medical need or pain, etc. that demands
repair of one’s teeth, there is absolutely no harm in seeking dental help.
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 6.408 Narrated by Al-Qama
Abdullah (bin Masud) said that the Messenger
of Allah (saws) invoked the curse of Allah upon those ladies who practice
tattooing and those who get themselves tattooed, and those ladies who remove
the hair from their faces (eye-brows), and those who make artificial
spaces between their teeth in order to look more beautiful whereby they change
Allah's creation.
There is absolutely no harm if one seeks implant, or bracing, or other dental procedures to close the troublesome gaps amongst one’s teeth, for the prohibition is specifically against the forming of artificial or uniform gaps between teeth as a manifestation of beauty, not against the closure of gaps. To create artificial and uniform gaps to the natural growth of teeth only as an enhancement to one’s beauty would be prohibited to the believing women as well as the men.
Your Question: If
for instance a person can have no babies then is adoption allowed?
Regardless of whether one is married or unmarried,
regardless of whether one has a child or is childless, regardless of whether
one is able to conceive or not, ….. not only is it permissible in Islam to
adopt and/or sponsor orphan children, adoption or sponsorship of orphans is
absolutely encouraged and considered amongst the greatest virtues in Islam; and
if one genuinely takes good care of their adopted children or orphans, its a
means of earning huge rewards from Allah Subhanah.
Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah
Baqarah verse 177:
177 It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces toward East or West;
but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and
the Book and the Messengers; to spend of your substance out of love for Him for
your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those
who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and practice
regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and
patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of
panic. Such are the people of truth,
the Allah-fearing.
Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah
Baqarah verse 215:
215 They ask thee what they should spend (in charity). Say: “Whatever ye spend that is good is for
parents, and kindred, and orphans, and those in want, and for
wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is
good Allah knoweth it well.
Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah
Baqarah verse 220:
220 …..They ask thee (O Prophet (saws)) concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is
for their good.”
Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah
Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If
anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have
blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well
an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall
be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together!
Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah
Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best
house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated,
and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is
badly treated."
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad
The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the
person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like
this," putting his index and middle fingers together.”
In light of the above guidance of the Quran and Sunnah one
cannot even imagine the rewards the Lord Most Gracious would bestow on those blessed
and fortunate people who take good care of orphans or their adopted children.
Because the relationship of blood in Islamic Law has
obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines
in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow:
- The child will always be called by his/her
biological father’s name.
- The child will only inherit from his original
blood-relationship. He will not
be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. The foster-parents who adopt the child have the option to
will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their
adopted children after their death, if they wish to do so.
- If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted
child in her infancy, then she will be considered a mehram of the child;
but if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will
not be considered a mehram of the adopted child.
Allah says in the Holy
Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5:
…Allah has not made
your adopted sons your real sons.
These are the things which you utter from your mouths, but Allah says what is based on
reality; and He Alone guides to the
Right Way. Call your adopted
sons after their father’s names; this
is more just in the sight of Allah.
And if you do not know who their fathers are, then they are your brothers in faith and your friends. There is no blame on you if you say
something unintentionally; but you will
surely be to blame for what you say with the intention of your hearts. Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Thus my beloved sister, adoption or sponsorship of orphans
or under-privileged children is not only permissible and allowed in Islam, it
is amongst the most virtuous and highly encouraged deeds in Islam….a deed that
would earn one huge rewards from Allah Subhanah in the Hereafter.
Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to
Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only
Source of Strength.
Your brother and
well wisher in Islam,
Burhan
Wister