Covid-19 Guidelines
Q. What is the Islāmic ruling regarding the following vaccines?
a) Pfizer-BioNTech
b) Oxford-AstraZeneca
c) Moderna
A. After carefully considering the contents of these vaccines in consultation with medical experts, we conclude that all three vaccines are permissible.
Q. Is it permissible to take a vaccine although it has side effects?
A. In principle, if the general side effects of a vaccine are minor along with it being effective in providing immunity from a harmful illness, then it would be permissible to take it.
Q. Is it obligatory to take a vaccine from a Shar‘ī perspective?
A. The necessity to take a vaccine will differ according to a person’s personal circumstances. Therefore, first one should consult relevant medical professionals to ascertain his/her medical necessity to take a vaccine. Thereafter, one should consult a proficient Muftī to ascertain the Shar‘ī ruling for his/her circumstance.
Q. Is it against tawakkul (having faith in Allāh ta‘ālā) to take a vaccine?
A. The taking of a vaccine does not contradict tawakkul, as long as ones belief is that a vaccine will only protect from the illness if Allāh ta‘ālā wills.
Note: The above is a Shar‘ī ruling. This ruling does not advocate or oppose the taking of the vaccine. Each person should make their own informed choice based upon their own research and advice from reputable sources.
Published by the Islāmic Da’wah Academy
Sunday 18th January 2026 | 29 Rajab 1447 