Back to search
The question

Is it permissible to commit suicide by painless methods, especially when a person suffers from a psychological illness (autism) that renders them unable to cope socially and professionally, and they fear that the noble Prophetic حديث about suicide applies to them?

Share this answer

Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
The answer

This world is a place of trial, and illness is one form of trial. A Muslim should seek treatment, submit to God's wisdom, and not despair of His mercy. Suicide is forbidden in any form. Therefore, it is not permissible for one afflicted with depression or pain to commit suicide, as a servant does not have the right to dispose of himself without God's permission. One must avoid despairing of God's mercy and increase in supplication and obedience, for indeed, after hardship comes ease. It is advised to return to family or integrate into a righteous environment and consult psychiatrists.

Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported

Read the full answer on Ftawy
Where this answer came from
Source platform
Ftawy
Original fatwa ID
21479
Imported
Translation status
Source text, unreviewed
Read the full ruling
Read the full answer on Ftawy