Well, should it?
I was watching a desi movie…the name escapes me. Surprisingly, it was not the usual Romeo/Juliet love story. It was about a man’s wish to die because he had no quality of life left.
Do people have the right to die?
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islamically, NO...life is a sacred trust. the suffering in this world is a way Allah forgives our sin. its better to leave this world with less sins. suffering in this world is far less paiful than it wud be aftyer death. so, NO to taking ur own life.
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The right to die isn't a right. End of.
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Reha the film you're talking about is one my favourite films. I would recommend Guzarish to all those who are not into the running around trees in saris films. No people do not have the right to die. Article 2 of the ECHR gives a right to "life". It does not state that one can choose to die at any time they wish to. In a very famous case of Diane Pretty (suffered from a motor neuron disease and wanted her husband to help her die) it was clearly established that the law does NOT allow you to die. Article 2 only gives a right to live. She tried to challenge the Court under Articles 2,3,4,8 and 9.
It doesn't matter how sick and tired you are from your life. The law does not allow you/ family members to kill yourself.
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Reha i would say that there should some therapy given in countries where there is a high suicide rate. Life is brilliant and no one should be given the right to end it. We as human beings are perfect examples of God's design and it shouldn't be wasted like this.
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Right to die or Voluntary death by euthanasia is an ongoing debate in medical circles. Netherlands & Switzerland are famous around the word for "Voluntary euthanasia". US state Oregon make it legal few years ago.
Religiously speaking i can't support it, morally & emotionally i don't know what is the condition of the person or how much pain he is in. Depends on the situation.
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nah but ur question brings me to the question, Should guppies have a right of self banning because they have nothing productive to offer on forum?
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Apni khushi na aye
aur na apni khushi chalay!
Those who commit suicide are obviously not happy to be here!
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Death is our birth rite ..as we came so shall we go..
but the right to die islamically no,
but i can understand ppl in pain wanting to go as many old ppl have said ,upon hearing about a young persons death,it was my time to go why did Allah take that child,
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hard decision.
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This is a tough one really. Ideally no, one should not abandon all hope no matter how bad it is. But realistically, if you have no quality of life left, if you are in too much pain, or some other physical condition that renders you completely dependent for everything, I don't know what would be going through your mind in such a situation. Death might be the only relief in such a situation. That Eastwood movie The Million Dollar Baby comes to mind.
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Sure it is. And don’t worry about the abuse. Giving a 15 year old who has trouble in High School the knowledge that suicide is acceptable and that they have an easy way out of the torment is by far the smartest thing people can do 
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Hmmm this might go against a lot of what I stand for but part of me believes in never giving up.... while the other half argues that knowing when a cause is lost is also a good thing. So since I have never been in the situation and cannot imagine it I cannot say for sure...
As for wether it is right or wrong.... Allah knows best but I think it is not a right.
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No.
Refusal to get treated is a right, but not to die.
It is a very delicate difference that needs to be understood.
One can let nature take over, but cannot/should not ask for death.
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i heard that islamically......you do not have a right to take 'any life'........even your own..