The believer has four characteristics: if he is afflicted by any misfortune, he remains patient and steadfast. If he is given anything, he is grateful. If he speaks , he speaks the truth. If he passes judgment on any issue,he is just .
I believe that Islam considers human life sacred. Life is to be protected and promoted as much as possible. It is neither permissible in Islam to kill another human being, nor even to kill one's own self (suicide).
But if a patient is medically presumed dead through what is known as brain death, in the sense that he/she no longer has any feelings, switching off the life support may be permissible Insha'Allah, with due consultation and care, especially when it’s clear that the life support machine becomes of no use for the already-dead patient Insha'Allah.
I think the issue around assisted suicide/Euthanasia is a lot more controversial than we think. I don't think it is just a simple yes or no, even if we think logically/religiously/morally.
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