Assalaamu alaikum,
(mildly) We can easily quote a passage from the Qur'an or a hadith... but a true scholar would be looking at the
whole picture in the light of the objectives enunciated in the Qur'an. And what may be generally impermissible may become permissible in certain unusual circumstances.
I thank
@
ardianto
for offering what he found on the topic. From what I can see (I ran the responses through Google translate, so my understanding is a bit patchy), it is clear that Muslim scholars
have considered this question, though the sites in question have not offered in-depth answers.
If anyone is confronted with such a situation, I would suggest exploring each individual circumstance with a person of deep Islamic learning, wisdom and compassion. (smile) God is much more Gentle and Understanding than we humans tend to be.
May Allah, the Subtle, Shower His Kindness on those who struggle with challenges that many don't understand. And Forgive and Guide all of us when we unthinkingly cause pain to others.