Fatwa ID: 07768

Answered by: Maulana Ahmed Bodhania  

Question: 

Would it be permissible to sue a surgeon if something goes wrong during surgery? Any material on this and related issues? 

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 

Answer 

If a person incurred any loss due to the actions or negligence of another, it will be permissible to seek recompensation or remuneration for physical, material or any other damages caused, by means of suing or any other permissible ways.

However one should bear in mind that one should be honest, avoiding deception or over-claiming  

Only Allah Ta allah knows best. 

Written by Maulana Ahmed Bodhania 

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah 

Darul Ifta Birmingham 

References

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ويصح عن جناية العمد والخطأ 

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